Last month’s article on CO 2 introduced readers to the properties of this low-GWP refrigerant, which has been around for a very long time and can keep food cold without harming the environment. There ...

A recent study has unveiled a significant advancement in refrigeration technology. This work introduces an optimized Compression-Absorption Cascade Refrigeration Cycle (CACRC) that remarkably reduces ...

As the heart of a refrigeration system, the compressor is a vapor pump that creates the system’s required pressure differences between the low and high sides of the system. In addition, it raises the ...

Cascade refrigeration systems represent a critical advancement in thermal management, particularly in applications requiring ultra‐low temperatures. These systems employ multiple refrigeration cycles ...

Figure 1. Schematic diagram of the refrigeration cycle based on barocaloric effects. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

With global energy prices soaring to record high levels and no end in sight, home appliance manufacturers struggle to find innovative and effective ways to improve energy efficiency. Among the most ...

There’s quite a bit of progress to be made toward more sustainable cooling—and we might have just taken a significant step in the right direction. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

In refrigeration, flash-gas is refrigerant in gas form produced spontaneously when the condensed liquid is subjected to boiling. The presence of flash-gas in the liquid lines reduces the efficiency of ...

Researchers from Qassim University in Saudi Arabia have looked at how different solar technologies could be used for refrigeration purposes. They have found that PV has the biggest potential for such ...

Based on a presentation to the GPA Europe Annual Conference, Prague, Sept. 21-23, 2011. Operational scenarios for two uses of a new refrigeration process for recovering NGLs from natural gas have ...

With help from the Dept. of Energy, several manufacturers are pursuing magnetic refrigeration techniques in an quest to boost the energy efficiency of residential refrigerators. The fruits of these ...