Abstract
The paper provides the results of a theoretical and experimental study of a steam jet refrigerator. A small-capacity steam jet refrigerator has been tested with boiler temperatures in the range 120-140°C. The experimental data were found to be within 85% of the theoretical values. The experiments showed that choking of the secondary flow in the mixing chamber of the ejector plays an important role in the system performance. Maximum COP was obtained when the ejector was operated at its critical flow condition. Off-design performance characteristics of the system are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 378-386 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International Journal of Refrigeration |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cycle
- ejector
- experimental
- jet pump
- refrigeration
- study
- theoretical
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering