Replacement of R134a with low-GWP fluids in a kW-size reciprocating piston expander: Performance prediction and design optimization
M. Bianchi, Lisa Branchini, Andrea De Pascale, F. Melino, Saverio Ottaviano, A. Peretto, Noemi Torricelli
Topics & Concepts
Reciprocating motionVolumetric efficiencyWorking fluidMaterials sciencePiston (optics)ThermodynamicsMechanicsViscosityExpansion ratioMechanical engineeringComposite materialEngineeringPhysicsGas compressorOpticsWavefrontAdvanced Thermodynamic Systems and EnginesRefrigeration and Air Conditioning TechnologiesThermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems