Studies on CFD Analysis and Optimization in Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System- A Review

Authors

  • Brajendra Manjhi PG Scholar, Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Keywords:

PCM, ANSYS FVM, Thermo-economic, CFD modelling, Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm

Abstract

Many academics have spent decades trying to identify the right settings and approaches to minimize its drawback. The behavior of the absorber was evaluated using a parametric analysis. A multi-objective Genetic Algorithm was used to improve the shape of PCM. For finding capacity of fluid, ANSYS model is used. To examine vaporescence and moisture content, CFD is used for generating the capacity of fluid and assorted different phase flux version. Exergoeconomic review and improvement, thermal distribution transfer in an absorber, changes in designing parameters are all covered in this study for reductions of yearly running costs and thermal efficiency destruction. There was also a discussion about the Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System's advancements.

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Published

2022-04-26

How to Cite

Brajendra Manjhi. (2022). Studies on CFD Analysis and Optimization in Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System- A Review. Journal of Advanced Mechanical Sciences, 1(2), 41–46. Retrieved from http://research.jamsjournal.com/index.php/jamsjournal/article/view/10

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Review Article