A Review of the Cascade Refrigeration System
Mingzhang Pan, Huan Zhao, Dongwu Liang, Yan Zhu, Youcai Liang, Guangrui Bao
Abstract
This paper provides a literature review of the cascade refrigeration system (CRS). It is an important system that can achieve an evaporating temperature as low as −170 °C and broadens the refrigeration temperature range of conventional systems. In this paper, several research options such as various designs of CRS, studies on refrigerants, and optimization works on the systems are discussed. Moreover, the influence of parameters on system performance, the economic analysis, and applications are defined, followed by conclusions and suggestions for future studies.
Topics & Concepts
RefrigerationRefrigerantCascadeProcess engineeringComputer scienceEnvironmental scienceEngineeringMechanical engineeringHeat exchangerChemical engineeringRefrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesThermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling SystemsHeat Transfer and Optimization