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AI InsightIt was seen for the investigated cycles that the highest exergetic efficiency could be obtained in the case of R445A.
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Abstract
In this study, the energy parameters (i.e., cooling capacity and COP) were theoretically investigated for three different vapour compression refrigeration system (basic cycle, basic cycle with liquid-to-suction heat exchanger and two-stage cascade cycle) for which R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R513A, R445A and R450A alternative refrigerants with low GWP value were used instead of R134a. The studied refrigerants demonstrated similar thermodynamic behaviour. The exergetic efficiency of the systems was also compared. The comparison of the energy parameters was carried out for two different evaporation temperatures (-30 and 0C) and two condensing temperatures (40 and 55C). According to the calculation results, R450A which almost has the same COP values as R134a comes into prominence with 58% lower GWP value compared to R134a. Among the studied refrigeration cycles, system with LSHEX can be suggested for providing a better effect in terms of COP for the considered refrigerants and temperature cases as well as assumed system parameters. It was seen for the investigated cycles that the highest exergetic efficiency could be obtained in the case of R445A.