To accomplish on-site separation, preconcentration and cold storage of highly volatile organic compounds(VOCs) from water samples as well as their rapid transportation to laboratory, a high-throughput miniaturized pur...To accomplish on-site separation, preconcentration and cold storage of highly volatile organic compounds(VOCs) from water samples as well as their rapid transportation to laboratory, a high-throughput miniaturized purge-and-trap(μP&T) device integrating semiconductor refrigeration storage was developed in this work. Water samples were poured into the purge vessels and purged with purified air generated by an air pump. The VOCs in water samples were then separated and preconcentrated with sorbent tubes. After their complete separation and preconcentration, the tubes were subsequently preserved in the semiconductor refrigeration unit of the μP&T device. Notably, the high integration, small size, light weight, and low power consumption of the device makes it easy to be hand-carried to the field and transport by drone from remote locations, significantly enhancing the flexibility of field sampling. The performances of the device were evaluated by comparing analytical figures of merit for the detection of four cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes(cVMSs) in water. Compared to conventional collection and preservation methods, our proposed device preserved the VOCs more consistently in the sorbent tubes, with less than 5% loss of all analytes, and maintained stability for at least 20 days at 4℃. As a proof-of-concept,10 municipal wastewater samples were pretreated using this device with recoveries ranging from 82.5% to 99.9% for the target VOCs.展开更多
As one of the core components of a magnetic refrigerator,magnetic refrigeration materials are expected to have not only a considerable magnetocaloric effect but also excellent thermal conductivity.The poor thermal con...As one of the core components of a magnetic refrigerator,magnetic refrigeration materials are expected to have not only a considerable magnetocaloric effect but also excellent thermal conductivity.The poor thermal conductivity of many competitive oxide-based magnetic refrigerants,exemplified by EuTiO3-based compounds,acts as a major limitation to their practical application.Therefore,improving the thermal conductivity of magnetic refrigeration materials has become a research emphasis of magnetic refrigeration in recent years.In this work,a series of EuTiO_(3)(ETO)/Cu composites with different copper additives was prepared using a solid-phase reaction method by introducing appropriate amounts of copper powder.The influence of the introduction of copper on the phase composition,microstructure,thermal conductivity,and magnetocaloric effect of the composites was systematically investigated.Unexpectedly,the thermal conductivity of the composites is enhanced by up to 260%due to copper addition,accompanied by only a 5%decrease in magnetic entropy change and refrigerating capacity.Copper additive forms localized thermal conductive networks and promotes the densification process,resulting in significantly enhanced thermal conductivity of the composites.This work demonstrates the feasibility of improving the thermal conductivity of oxide-base d magnetic refrigeration materials by introducing highly thermally conductive substances.展开更多
Superelastic martensitic transformation(MT)confers a considerable elastocaloric response to shape memory alloys,but the significant hysteretic loss cripples the energy conversion efficiency.In the present work,large e...Superelastic martensitic transformation(MT)confers a considerable elastocaloric response to shape memory alloys,but the significant hysteretic loss cripples the energy conversion efficiency.In the present work,large elastocaloric effect with high refrigeration efficiency is realized in a polycrystalline Co_(50)V_(35)Ga_(15)Heusler alloy.Experimental results show that the studied alloy undergoes a paramagnetic type MT from L2_(1)cubic austenite to D0_(22)tetragonal martensite with a small thermal hysteresis(ΔT_(hys))of~3 K.By carefully examining the strain rate dependence of superelastic response,it is also found that the stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys))consists of two components including intrinsic stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys)^(int.))caused by inherent attribute of MT and extrinsic stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys)^(ext.))aroused by applied strain rate.Accordingly,we put forward a strain relaxation equation to separate the relative contributions betweenΔσ_(hys)^(int.)andΔσ_(hys)^(ext.)quantitatively,which demonstrates that a smallΔT_(hys)is conducive to substantial decrease inΔσ_(hys)^(int.).Moreover,associated with stress-induced superelastic MT,large reversible adiabatic temperature changes(ΔT_(ad))higher than 11 K are achieved under an applied strain of 6.5%over a temperature range of at least 60 K.With the combination of a large elastocaloric cooling capacity and a low energy dissipation,significant improvements in refrigeration efficiency can be obtained in a wide strain range,being superior to those reported in most of typical elastocaloric materials near room temperature.展开更多
Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solution...Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing energy usage.This paper investigates the integration of Phase Change Materials(PCMs)into a vapor compression refrigeration system to enhance energy efficiency and temperature regulation for food preservation.A multifunctional prototype was tested under two configurations:(1)a standard thermally insulated room,and(2)the same room augmented with eutectic plates filled with either Glaceol(-10℃ melting point)or distilled water(0℃ melting point).Thermocouples were calibrated and deployed to record air and PCM temperatures during freeze–thaw cycles at thermostat setpoints of and Additionally,a-30℃ -35℃ .defrosting resistor and timer were added to mitigate frost buildup,a known cause of efficiency loss.The experimental results show that PCM-enhanced rooms achieved up to 10.98℃ greater temperature stability during defrost cycles and reduced energy consumption by as much as 7.76%(from 0.4584 to 0.4231 kWh/h).Moreover,the effectiveness of PCMs depended strongly on thermostat settings and PCM type,with distilled water demonstrating broader solidification across plates under higher ambient loads.These findings highlight the potential of PCM integration to improve cold-chain performance,offering rapid cooling,moisture retention,and extended product conservation during power interruptions.展开更多
Thus far,metal-bonding has presented high efficacy in improving the mechanical,thermal conductive,and anti-corrosion properties of La(Fe,Si)_(13)-based hydrides.However,to ensure high performance,the proportion of met...Thus far,metal-bonding has presented high efficacy in improving the mechanical,thermal conductive,and anti-corrosion properties of La(Fe,Si)_(13)-based hydrides.However,to ensure high performance,the proportion of metal bonders has to be as high as 20 wt%,thereby significantly weakening the magnetocaloric effect(MCE).In this work,small amounts of graphene nanosheets(up to 2 wt%)with high thermal conductivity and specific surface area were incorporated into the La_(0.8)Ce_(0.2)Fe_(11.7)Si_(1.3)Hymatrix through a cold-pressing and sintering process.X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that carbon from graphene can easily diffuse into the lattice of La(Fe,Si)13main phase as an interstitial atom,resulting in a significant increase of the lattice constant accompanied by a significant decrease of the Curie temperature and H content of the composites.While 0.3 wt%graphene doping only has minor improvements in the thermal conductivityλand corrosion resistance of the parent La_(0.8)Ce_(0.2)Fe_(11.7)Si_(1.3)H_(y),further increase of graphene content to 1 wt%causes a significant increase ofλfrom 1.4 W/(m·K)for the parent material to~2 W/(m·K)and a decrease of corrosion current density from 1.43×10^(-5)to 9.63×10^(-6)A/cm^(2).When the graphene content is lower than 0.3 wt%,the large MCE does not significantly deteriorate.In 0-1.5 T,the maximal magnetic-entropy change ASm of 11.5 J/(kg·K)at 336 K for the parent material decreases to 8.2 J/(kg·K)at 306 K for the 2 wt%graphene-dop ed composite.展开更多
In the background of reform of higher education in the new era,how to organically integrate innovation and entrepreneurship education with curriculum ideology and politics has become a key proposition for deepening th...In the background of reform of higher education in the new era,how to organically integrate innovation and entrepreneurship education with curriculum ideology and politics has become a key proposition for deepening the reform of education and teaching.As an important branch in the field of engineering,the refrigeration and air conditioning major not only undertakes the professional mission of cultivating technical talents in the industry,but also shoulders the era responsibility of implementing the fundamental task of cultivating morality and talents.Combining with the characteristics of the refrigeration and air conditioning major,this paper systematically analyzes the internal logic and practical significance of the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and curriculum ideology and politics,and explores its implementation paths in aspects such as the excavation of curriculum content,the innovation of teaching methods,the construction of practical platforms and the optimization of evaluation systems.It aims to provide practical reference and theoretical support for promoting the collaborative education of professional education and ideological and political education.展开更多
Absorption refrigeration systems driven by low-temperature waste heat is one way to achieve“carbon neutrality.”Meanwhile,the keto-benzene dewaxing equipment needs a cooling capacity of 5 MW,with refrigeration temper...Absorption refrigeration systems driven by low-temperature waste heat is one way to achieve“carbon neutrality.”Meanwhile,the keto-benzene dewaxing equipment needs a cooling capacity of 5 MW,with refrigeration temperature of-10℃and-25℃.This paper researches the feasibility of dual-stage evaporation-ammonia hybrid compressioneabsorption refrigeration system(DSE-AHCARS)replacing the vapor compression refrigeration system for keto-benzene dewaxing process based on energy,exergy,economic,and environmental(4E)analysis.At the primary-and secondary-stage evaporation temperature of 0 and-23℃,respectively,the coefficient of performance(COP)reaches the maximum value of 0.85;however,COP-electricity reaches the minimum value of 8.1.When the secondary-stage refrigeration temperature is-23℃,CO_(2)emission increases from 1150 t·a^(-1)to 3600 t·a^(-1),and life cycle climate performance increases from 3.29×10^(4) to 7.7×10^(4) t,with the primary-stage refrigeration temperature being-15-0℃,as well as matching three parameters to ensure the 4E compromising performance by the multi-objective optimization.To guarantee that the life cycle climate performance is less than 5.5×10^(4)t,the payback period is<2 a,and COP is>0.6 at the optimal operation ranges,such that the refrigeration temperature difference between primary stage and secondary stage is within 20℃.The power of DSE-AHCARS was reduced by 77%compared with the vapor-compression refrigeration system.Therefore,the DSE-AHCARS can reduce CO_(2)emissions by about 6250 t·a^(-1)and save 1.2×10^(5)t of CO_(2)in the life cycle climate performance term.This result shows that the DSE-AHCARS can completely replace the vapor-compression refrigeration system.展开更多
The structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of perovskite manganites La_(0.67)Sr_(0.28)Pr_(0.05)Mn_(1-x)Co_(x)O_(3)(x=0.05,0.075 and 0.10)(LSPMCO)are investigated.LSPMCO crystallizes as a rhombohedral struct...The structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of perovskite manganites La_(0.67)Sr_(0.28)Pr_(0.05)Mn_(1-x)Co_(x)O_(3)(x=0.05,0.075 and 0.10)(LSPMCO)are investigated.LSPMCO crystallizes as a rhombohedral structure with R-3c space group.As the Co content increases,the cell volume expands,the Mn-O-Mn bond angle reduces and the length of the MnO bond increases.The samples show irregular submicron particles under a Zeiss scanning electron microscopy.The particle size becomes larger with increasing doping.The chemical composition of the samples is confirmed by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The ferromagnetic(FM)to paramagnetic(PM)phase transition occurs near the Curie temperature(TC),and all transitions are second-order phase transitions(SMOPT)characterized by minimal thermal and magnetic hystereses.Critical behavior analysis indicates that the critical parameters of LSPMCO closely align with those predicted by the meanfield model.The T_(C)declines with C_(o) doping and reaches near room temperature(302 K)at x=0.075.The maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))at x=0.05 is 4.27 J/kg·K,and the relative cooling power(RCP)peaks at 310.81 J/K.Therefore,the system holds significant potential for development as a magnetic refrigeration material,meriting further professional and objective evaluation.展开更多
Refrigeration plays a significant role across various aspects of human life and consumes substantial amounts of electrical energy.The rapid advancement of green cooling technology presents numerous solar-powered refri...Refrigeration plays a significant role across various aspects of human life and consumes substantial amounts of electrical energy.The rapid advancement of green cooling technology presents numerous solar-powered refrigeration systems as viable alternatives to traditional refrigeration equipment.Exergy analysis is a key in identifying actual thermodynamic losses and improving the environmental and economic efficiency of refrigeration systems.In this study exergy analyze has been conducted for a solar-powered vapor compression refrigeration(SP-VCR)system in the region of Gharda颽(Southern Algeria)utilizing R1234ze(E)fluid as an eco-friendly substitute for R134a refrigerant.A MATLAB-based numerical model was developed to evaluate losses in different system components and the exergy efficiency of the SP-VCR system.Furthermore,a parametric study was carriedout to analyze the impact of various operating conditions on the system’s exergy destruction and efficiency.The obtained results revealed that,for both refrigerants,the compressor exhibited the highest exergy destruction,followed by the condenser,expansion valve,and evaporator.However,the system using R1234ze(E)demonstrated lower irreversibility compared to that using R134a refrigerant.The improvements made with R1234ze are 71.95%for the compressor,39.13%for the condenser,15.38%for the expansion valve,5%for the evaporator,and 54.76%for the overall system,which confirm the potential of R1234ze(E)as a promising alternative to R134a for cooling applications.展开更多
The use of carbon dioxide as a working fluid has been the subject of extensive studies in recent years, particularly in the field of refrigeration where it is at the heart of research to replace CFC and HCFC. Its ther...The use of carbon dioxide as a working fluid has been the subject of extensive studies in recent years, particularly in the field of refrigeration where it is at the heart of research to replace CFC and HCFC. Its thermodynamic properties make it a fluid of choice in the efficient use of energy at low and medium temperatures in engine cycles. However, the performance of transcritical CO2 cycles weakens under high temperature and pressure conditions, especially in refrigeration systems;On the other hand, this disadvantage becomes rather interesting in engine cycles where CO2 can be used as an alternative to the organic working fluid in small and medium-sized electrical systems for low quality or waste heat sources. In order to improve the performance of systems operating with CO2 in the field of refrigeration and electricity production, research has made it possible to develop several concepts, of which this article deals with a review of the state of the art, followed by analyzes in-depth and critical of the various developments to the most recent modifications in these fields. Detailed discussions on the performance and technical characteristics of the different evolutions are also highlighted as well as the factors affecting the overall performance of the systems studied. Finally, perspectives on the future development of the use of CO2 in these different cycles are presented.展开更多
Water and ethanol were selected as refrigerants, 13x molecular sieve, silica gel, activated carbon and adsorbents NA and NB prepared by authors were selected as adsorbents, and the performance of adsorption working pa...Water and ethanol were selected as refrigerants, 13x molecular sieve, silica gel, activated carbon and adsorbents NA and NB prepared by authors were selected as adsorbents, and the performance of adsorption working pairs in adsorption refrigeration system was studied. The adsorption isotherms of adsorbents (NA and NB) were obtained by high vacuum gravimetric method. Desorption properties of adsorbents were analyzed and compared by thermal analysis method. The performance parameters of adsorption refrigerat...展开更多
In view of different compressor adding ways in the ammonia-water absorption/compression combined refrigeration AWA /CCR cycle combining the Schulz state equation of the ammonia-water solution the theoretical analysis ...In view of different compressor adding ways in the ammonia-water absorption/compression combined refrigeration AWA /CCR cycle combining the Schulz state equation of the ammonia-water solution the theoretical analysis and calculations on two combination ways by adding the compressor in the high-pressure area and in the low-pressure area are conducted respectively.The effects of several factors including the evaporation temperature Te heat-source temperature Th as well as the cooling water temperature Tw on the equivalent heat consumption in compression qCW heat consumption in absorption qG and the system coefficient of performance COP are analyzed under the two combination configurations.The results show that the effect of the equivalent heat consumption in compression on the COP is less than that of the heat consumption in absorption.Besides the compressor set in the high-pressure area uses more energy than that in the low-pressure area. Moreover the compressor in the low-pressure area is superior to that in the high-pressure area with respect to the COP. Under the given intermediate pressure there is an optimum heat-source temperature corresponding to the maximum COP of the AWA/CCR cycle.展开更多
A solution cooling absorption（SCA）approach is proposed to modify the aqueous ammonia absorption refrigerat-ion cycle using the strong solution from the absorber to cool the forepart of the absorption in the cycle fo...A solution cooling absorption（SCA）approach is proposed to modify the aqueous ammonia absorption refrigerat-ion cycle using the strong solution from the absorber to cool the forepart of the absorption in the cycle for reclaiming some portion of absorption heat.As a consequence of raised temperature at the inlet,the strong solution partially boils at the outlet of the solution heat exchanger,and diminishes the thermal heat consumption of the heat source.The calculation results show that the coefficient of performance（COP）of this modified cycle is about 28.3% higher than that of the traditional cycle under typical conditions;while the required heat transfer area of the total heat exchangers of the cycle is somewhat less than that of the traditional one.The capacity of refrigeration with the new absorption cycle is more than doubled in contrast to the adsorption scheme with an identical configuration.It is sufficient to supply a fishing boat the chilling capacity for preservation of fishing products with the modified cycle chiller driven by its diesel engine exhaust.展开更多
With the entropy generation minimization （EGM） method, the thermodynamical performance optimization in a thermoelectric refrigeration system is studied. The optimization is affected by the irreversibility of heat tr...With the entropy generation minimization （EGM） method, the thermodynamical performance optimization in a thermoelectric refrigeration system is studied. The optimization is affected by the irreversibility of heat transfer caused by finite temperature differences, the heat leak between external heat reservoirs and the internal dissipation of working fluids. EGM is taken as an objective function for the optimization. The objective function and design parameters are obtained. Optimal performance curves are presented by thermal and electronic parameters. Effects of these parameters on general and optimal performances are investigated. Results are helpful in determining optimal design conditions in real thermoelectric refrigeration systems.展开更多
An optimal design method for an aircraft low-power thermoelectric refrigeration system（TRS）is proposed using an existing experimental model as the research platform under given aircraft flight conditions.The variati...An optimal design method for an aircraft low-power thermoelectric refrigeration system（TRS）is proposed using an existing experimental model as the research platform under given aircraft flight conditions.The variation curves of the cooling capacities and the refrigeration coefficients of the system running at three flight altitudes are investigated.The performance of the system is evaluated by the minimum-entropy-generation method and the performance penalty is also calculated.The power variation curves of the cooling system are obtained by an electric power experiment.The peak values of these curves are less than the maximal electric power supply of airborne equipment,proving that the use of the low-power TRS for airborne equipment is feasible.The COP,cooling capacity and entropy generation of the system are relative to the flight altitude and the current of the TRS.Through the analyses of these data,the optimal values of the COP are obtained,and the optimization measures are proposed to maximize the use of the advantages of the TRS.展开更多
The air-cycle refrigeration system is widely used in commercial and military aircraft,and its efficiency greatly affects aircraft performance.Nowadays,this system requires a more efficient design and optimization meth...The air-cycle refrigeration system is widely used in commercial and military aircraft,and its efficiency greatly affects aircraft performance.Nowadays,this system requires a more efficient design and optimization method.In this paper,a short-cut optimization method with high efficiency and effectiveness is introduced for both conventional and electric air-cycle refrigeration systems.Based on the system characteristics,a four-layer parameter matching algorithm is designed which avoids computational difficulty caused by simultaneous equations.Fuel penalty is chosen as the objective function of optimization;design variables are reduced based on sensitivity analysis to improve optimization efficiency.The results show that the 3-variable optimization of the conventional air-cycle refrigeration system can obtain almost the same results as the traditional 6-variable optimization in that these two optimizations can both significantly reduce the fuel penalty.However,the computer running time of the 3-variable optimization is much shorter than that of the 6-variable optimization.The optimal fuel penalty of the electric air-cycle refrigeration system is lower than that of the conventional one.This study can provide reference for optimizing the aircycle refrigeration system of aircraft.展开更多
A new metal-organic framework of MIL-101 was synthesized by hydrothermal method and the powder prepared was pressed into a desired shape. The effects of molding on specific surface area and pore structure were investi...A new metal-organic framework of MIL-101 was synthesized by hydrothermal method and the powder prepared was pressed into a desired shape. The effects of molding on specific surface area and pore structure were investigated using a nitrogen adsorption method. The water adsorption isotherms were obtained by high vacuum gravimetric method, the desorption temperature of water on shaped MIL-101 was measured by thermo gravimetric analyzer, and the adsorption refrigeration performance of shaped MIL-101-water working pair was studied on the simulation device of adsorption refrigeration cycle system. The results indicate that an apparent hysteresis loop ap-pears in the nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms when the forming pressure is 10 MPa. The equilibrium ad-sorption capacity of water is up to 0.95 kg·kg^-1 at the forming pressure of 3 MPa （MIL-101-3）. The desorption peak temperature of water on MIL-101-3 is 82℃, which is 7 ℃ lower than that of silica gel, and the desorption temperature is no more than 100 ℃. At the evaporation temperature of 10 ℃, the refrigeration capacity of MIL-101-3-water is 1059 kJ·kg^-1, which is 2.24 times higher than that of silica gel-water working pair. Thus MIL-101-water working pair presents an excellent adsorption refrigeration performance.展开更多
Organic?inorganic hybrid coating on the surface of aluminum-tube used in refrigeration equipment using cerium ion (III) as the additive was fabricated by sol?gel method, and the structure of the coating was confirmed ...Organic?inorganic hybrid coating on the surface of aluminum-tube used in refrigeration equipment using cerium ion (III) as the additive was fabricated by sol?gel method, and the structure of the coating was confirmed by FT-IR. The results of the characterization show that the corrosion resistance of the coating with 1.5 mmol/L cerium ion (III) gains significant improvement, in which the colour retention time of CuSO4 extends to 500 s, the anti-acid and alkali corrosion rates reduce by 67% and 70% compared with the blank one, respectively, and the salt spray tests also show good corrosion resistance. The electrochemical tests demonstrate that the self-corrosion current density and potential of the sample with hybrid coating are about 2.877×10?7 A/cm2 and?0.550 V, respectively. The metallographic and SEM images show that the hybrid coating is uniform and dense, and the EDS analysis confirms that the coating is mainly composed of Al, Si and Ce elements.展开更多
This paper analyzes the possibility of applying binary nonazeotropic refrigerants in the jet refrigeration cycle. The thermodynamic cycle performance of two kinds of working pairs (R30/R142b, R30/R124) are calculated ...This paper analyzes the possibility of applying binary nonazeotropic refrigerants in the jet refrigeration cycle. The thermodynamic cycle performance of two kinds of working pairs (R30/R142b, R30/R124) are calculated using the EOS of PR equation of state, and the results are discussed. The theoretical calculations indicate that refrigerating quality can be improved if the binary mixtures evaporate just in the low temperature region. The character of the rejecter to compress two phase medium supports the possibility of this kind of cycle.展开更多
Different from the traditional hydraulic oil cooling method,a new type of constant temperature oil tank cooling system based on semiconductor refrigeration technology is designed. This paper studies the principle of s...Different from the traditional hydraulic oil cooling method,a new type of constant temperature oil tank cooling system based on semiconductor refrigeration technology is designed. This paper studies the principle of semiconductor refrigeration and establishes a heat transfer model. Semiconductor cooler on piping refrigeration is simulated,and influence of the parameters on the outlet temperature,such as pipe pressure difference of inlet and outlet,pipe length,pipe radius,are gotten,and then hydraulic tank semiconductor refrigeration system is proposed. The semiconductor refrigeration system can control temperature at 37 ± 1°C.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 22306146)the PhD Scientific Research Startup Foundation of Xihua University (No. RX2200002003) for their financial support。
文摘To accomplish on-site separation, preconcentration and cold storage of highly volatile organic compounds(VOCs) from water samples as well as their rapid transportation to laboratory, a high-throughput miniaturized purge-and-trap(μP&T) device integrating semiconductor refrigeration storage was developed in this work. Water samples were poured into the purge vessels and purged with purified air generated by an air pump. The VOCs in water samples were then separated and preconcentrated with sorbent tubes. After their complete separation and preconcentration, the tubes were subsequently preserved in the semiconductor refrigeration unit of the μP&T device. Notably, the high integration, small size, light weight, and low power consumption of the device makes it easy to be hand-carried to the field and transport by drone from remote locations, significantly enhancing the flexibility of field sampling. The performances of the device were evaluated by comparing analytical figures of merit for the detection of four cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes(cVMSs) in water. Compared to conventional collection and preservation methods, our proposed device preserved the VOCs more consistently in the sorbent tubes, with less than 5% loss of all analytes, and maintained stability for at least 20 days at 4℃. As a proof-of-concept,10 municipal wastewater samples were pretreated using this device with recoveries ranging from 82.5% to 99.9% for the target VOCs.
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3501204)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(51925605)+1 种基金the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars(52222107)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171195,52201036)。
文摘As one of the core components of a magnetic refrigerator,magnetic refrigeration materials are expected to have not only a considerable magnetocaloric effect but also excellent thermal conductivity.The poor thermal conductivity of many competitive oxide-based magnetic refrigerants,exemplified by EuTiO3-based compounds,acts as a major limitation to their practical application.Therefore,improving the thermal conductivity of magnetic refrigeration materials has become a research emphasis of magnetic refrigeration in recent years.In this work,a series of EuTiO_(3)(ETO)/Cu composites with different copper additives was prepared using a solid-phase reaction method by introducing appropriate amounts of copper powder.The influence of the introduction of copper on the phase composition,microstructure,thermal conductivity,and magnetocaloric effect of the composites was systematically investigated.Unexpectedly,the thermal conductivity of the composites is enhanced by up to 260%due to copper addition,accompanied by only a 5%decrease in magnetic entropy change and refrigerating capacity.Copper additive forms localized thermal conductive networks and promotes the densification process,resulting in significantly enhanced thermal conductivity of the composites.This work demonstrates the feasibility of improving the thermal conductivity of oxide-base d magnetic refrigeration materials by introducing highly thermally conductive substances.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52261035,52201223,52371006,52371194)Applied Basic Projects of Yunnan province(No.202101BA070001-233).
文摘Superelastic martensitic transformation(MT)confers a considerable elastocaloric response to shape memory alloys,but the significant hysteretic loss cripples the energy conversion efficiency.In the present work,large elastocaloric effect with high refrigeration efficiency is realized in a polycrystalline Co_(50)V_(35)Ga_(15)Heusler alloy.Experimental results show that the studied alloy undergoes a paramagnetic type MT from L2_(1)cubic austenite to D0_(22)tetragonal martensite with a small thermal hysteresis(ΔT_(hys))of~3 K.By carefully examining the strain rate dependence of superelastic response,it is also found that the stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys))consists of two components including intrinsic stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys)^(int.))caused by inherent attribute of MT and extrinsic stress hysteresis(Δσ_(hys)^(ext.))aroused by applied strain rate.Accordingly,we put forward a strain relaxation equation to separate the relative contributions betweenΔσ_(hys)^(int.)andΔσ_(hys)^(ext.)quantitatively,which demonstrates that a smallΔT_(hys)is conducive to substantial decrease inΔσ_(hys)^(int.).Moreover,associated with stress-induced superelastic MT,large reversible adiabatic temperature changes(ΔT_(ad))higher than 11 K are achieved under an applied strain of 6.5%over a temperature range of at least 60 K.With the combination of a large elastocaloric cooling capacity and a low energy dissipation,significant improvements in refrigeration efficiency can be obtained in a wide strain range,being superior to those reported in most of typical elastocaloric materials near room temperature.
基金supported in entire part by the Biomaterials and Transport Phenomena Laboratory Agreement No.30303-12-2003,at the University of Medea.
文摘Refrigeration systems are essential across various sectors,including food preservation,medical storage,and climate control.However,their high energy consumption and environmental impact necessitate innovative solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing energy usage.This paper investigates the integration of Phase Change Materials(PCMs)into a vapor compression refrigeration system to enhance energy efficiency and temperature regulation for food preservation.A multifunctional prototype was tested under two configurations:(1)a standard thermally insulated room,and(2)the same room augmented with eutectic plates filled with either Glaceol(-10℃ melting point)or distilled water(0℃ melting point).Thermocouples were calibrated and deployed to record air and PCM temperatures during freeze–thaw cycles at thermostat setpoints of and Additionally,a-30℃ -35℃ .defrosting resistor and timer were added to mitigate frost buildup,a known cause of efficiency loss.The experimental results show that PCM-enhanced rooms achieved up to 10.98℃ greater temperature stability during defrost cycles and reduced energy consumption by as much as 7.76%(from 0.4584 to 0.4231 kWh/h).Moreover,the effectiveness of PCMs depended strongly on thermostat settings and PCM type,with distilled water demonstrating broader solidification across plates under higher ambient loads.These findings highlight the potential of PCM integration to improve cold-chain performance,offering rapid cooling,moisture retention,and extended product conservation during power interruptions.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171187,52271192)。
文摘Thus far,metal-bonding has presented high efficacy in improving the mechanical,thermal conductive,and anti-corrosion properties of La(Fe,Si)_(13)-based hydrides.However,to ensure high performance,the proportion of metal bonders has to be as high as 20 wt%,thereby significantly weakening the magnetocaloric effect(MCE).In this work,small amounts of graphene nanosheets(up to 2 wt%)with high thermal conductivity and specific surface area were incorporated into the La_(0.8)Ce_(0.2)Fe_(11.7)Si_(1.3)Hymatrix through a cold-pressing and sintering process.X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that carbon from graphene can easily diffuse into the lattice of La(Fe,Si)13main phase as an interstitial atom,resulting in a significant increase of the lattice constant accompanied by a significant decrease of the Curie temperature and H content of the composites.While 0.3 wt%graphene doping only has minor improvements in the thermal conductivityλand corrosion resistance of the parent La_(0.8)Ce_(0.2)Fe_(11.7)Si_(1.3)H_(y),further increase of graphene content to 1 wt%causes a significant increase ofλfrom 1.4 W/(m·K)for the parent material to~2 W/(m·K)and a decrease of corrosion current density from 1.43×10^(-5)to 9.63×10^(-6)A/cm^(2).When the graphene content is lower than 0.3 wt%,the large MCE does not significantly deteriorate.In 0-1.5 T,the maximal magnetic-entropy change ASm of 11.5 J/(kg·K)at 336 K for the parent material decreases to 8.2 J/(kg·K)at 306 K for the 2 wt%graphene-dop ed composite.
基金Undergraduate Teaching Research and Reform Project of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(Project No.:JGXM202526)。
文摘In the background of reform of higher education in the new era,how to organically integrate innovation and entrepreneurship education with curriculum ideology and politics has become a key proposition for deepening the reform of education and teaching.As an important branch in the field of engineering,the refrigeration and air conditioning major not only undertakes the professional mission of cultivating technical talents in the industry,but also shoulders the era responsibility of implementing the fundamental task of cultivating morality and talents.Combining with the characteristics of the refrigeration and air conditioning major,this paper systematically analyzes the internal logic and practical significance of the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and curriculum ideology and politics,and explores its implementation paths in aspects such as the excavation of curriculum content,the innovation of teaching methods,the construction of practical platforms and the optimization of evaluation systems.It aims to provide practical reference and theoretical support for promoting the collaborative education of professional education and ideological and political education.
文摘Absorption refrigeration systems driven by low-temperature waste heat is one way to achieve“carbon neutrality.”Meanwhile,the keto-benzene dewaxing equipment needs a cooling capacity of 5 MW,with refrigeration temperature of-10℃and-25℃.This paper researches the feasibility of dual-stage evaporation-ammonia hybrid compressioneabsorption refrigeration system(DSE-AHCARS)replacing the vapor compression refrigeration system for keto-benzene dewaxing process based on energy,exergy,economic,and environmental(4E)analysis.At the primary-and secondary-stage evaporation temperature of 0 and-23℃,respectively,the coefficient of performance(COP)reaches the maximum value of 0.85;however,COP-electricity reaches the minimum value of 8.1.When the secondary-stage refrigeration temperature is-23℃,CO_(2)emission increases from 1150 t·a^(-1)to 3600 t·a^(-1),and life cycle climate performance increases from 3.29×10^(4) to 7.7×10^(4) t,with the primary-stage refrigeration temperature being-15-0℃,as well as matching three parameters to ensure the 4E compromising performance by the multi-objective optimization.To guarantee that the life cycle climate performance is less than 5.5×10^(4)t,the payback period is<2 a,and COP is>0.6 at the optimal operation ranges,such that the refrigeration temperature difference between primary stage and secondary stage is within 20℃.The power of DSE-AHCARS was reduced by 77%compared with the vapor-compression refrigeration system.Therefore,the DSE-AHCARS can reduce CO_(2)emissions by about 6250 t·a^(-1)and save 1.2×10^(5)t of CO_(2)in the life cycle climate performance term.This result shows that the DSE-AHCARS can completely replace the vapor-compression refrigeration system.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52162038)。
文摘The structural,magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of perovskite manganites La_(0.67)Sr_(0.28)Pr_(0.05)Mn_(1-x)Co_(x)O_(3)(x=0.05,0.075 and 0.10)(LSPMCO)are investigated.LSPMCO crystallizes as a rhombohedral structure with R-3c space group.As the Co content increases,the cell volume expands,the Mn-O-Mn bond angle reduces and the length of the MnO bond increases.The samples show irregular submicron particles under a Zeiss scanning electron microscopy.The particle size becomes larger with increasing doping.The chemical composition of the samples is confirmed by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The ferromagnetic(FM)to paramagnetic(PM)phase transition occurs near the Curie temperature(TC),and all transitions are second-order phase transitions(SMOPT)characterized by minimal thermal and magnetic hystereses.Critical behavior analysis indicates that the critical parameters of LSPMCO closely align with those predicted by the meanfield model.The T_(C)declines with C_(o) doping and reaches near room temperature(302 K)at x=0.075.The maximum magnetic entropy change(-ΔS_(M)^(max))at x=0.05 is 4.27 J/kg·K,and the relative cooling power(RCP)peaks at 310.81 J/K.Therefore,the system holds significant potential for development as a magnetic refrigeration material,meriting further professional and objective evaluation.
文摘Refrigeration plays a significant role across various aspects of human life and consumes substantial amounts of electrical energy.The rapid advancement of green cooling technology presents numerous solar-powered refrigeration systems as viable alternatives to traditional refrigeration equipment.Exergy analysis is a key in identifying actual thermodynamic losses and improving the environmental and economic efficiency of refrigeration systems.In this study exergy analyze has been conducted for a solar-powered vapor compression refrigeration(SP-VCR)system in the region of Gharda颽(Southern Algeria)utilizing R1234ze(E)fluid as an eco-friendly substitute for R134a refrigerant.A MATLAB-based numerical model was developed to evaluate losses in different system components and the exergy efficiency of the SP-VCR system.Furthermore,a parametric study was carriedout to analyze the impact of various operating conditions on the system’s exergy destruction and efficiency.The obtained results revealed that,for both refrigerants,the compressor exhibited the highest exergy destruction,followed by the condenser,expansion valve,and evaporator.However,the system using R1234ze(E)demonstrated lower irreversibility compared to that using R134a refrigerant.The improvements made with R1234ze are 71.95%for the compressor,39.13%for the condenser,15.38%for the expansion valve,5%for the evaporator,and 54.76%for the overall system,which confirm the potential of R1234ze(E)as a promising alternative to R134a for cooling applications.
文摘The use of carbon dioxide as a working fluid has been the subject of extensive studies in recent years, particularly in the field of refrigeration where it is at the heart of research to replace CFC and HCFC. Its thermodynamic properties make it a fluid of choice in the efficient use of energy at low and medium temperatures in engine cycles. However, the performance of transcritical CO2 cycles weakens under high temperature and pressure conditions, especially in refrigeration systems;On the other hand, this disadvantage becomes rather interesting in engine cycles where CO2 can be used as an alternative to the organic working fluid in small and medium-sized electrical systems for low quality or waste heat sources. In order to improve the performance of systems operating with CO2 in the field of refrigeration and electricity production, research has made it possible to develop several concepts, of which this article deals with a review of the state of the art, followed by analyzes in-depth and critical of the various developments to the most recent modifications in these fields. Detailed discussions on the performance and technical characteristics of the different evolutions are also highlighted as well as the factors affecting the overall performance of the systems studied. Finally, perspectives on the future development of the use of CO2 in these different cycles are presented.
文摘Water and ethanol were selected as refrigerants, 13x molecular sieve, silica gel, activated carbon and adsorbents NA and NB prepared by authors were selected as adsorbents, and the performance of adsorption working pairs in adsorption refrigeration system was studied. The adsorption isotherms of adsorbents (NA and NB) were obtained by high vacuum gravimetric method. Desorption properties of adsorbents were analyzed and compared by thermal analysis method. The performance parameters of adsorption refrigerat...
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51176029)
文摘In view of different compressor adding ways in the ammonia-water absorption/compression combined refrigeration AWA /CCR cycle combining the Schulz state equation of the ammonia-water solution the theoretical analysis and calculations on two combination ways by adding the compressor in the high-pressure area and in the low-pressure area are conducted respectively.The effects of several factors including the evaporation temperature Te heat-source temperature Th as well as the cooling water temperature Tw on the equivalent heat consumption in compression qCW heat consumption in absorption qG and the system coefficient of performance COP are analyzed under the two combination configurations.The results show that the effect of the equivalent heat consumption in compression on the COP is less than that of the heat consumption in absorption.Besides the compressor set in the high-pressure area uses more energy than that in the low-pressure area. Moreover the compressor in the low-pressure area is superior to that in the high-pressure area with respect to the COP. Under the given intermediate pressure there is an optimum heat-source temperature corresponding to the maximum COP of the AWA/CCR cycle.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50776016)the National Key Technology R&D Program of China during the 11th Five-Year Plan Period(No.2008BAJ12B02)
文摘A solution cooling absorption（SCA）approach is proposed to modify the aqueous ammonia absorption refrigerat-ion cycle using the strong solution from the absorber to cool the forepart of the absorption in the cycle for reclaiming some portion of absorption heat.As a consequence of raised temperature at the inlet,the strong solution partially boils at the outlet of the solution heat exchanger,and diminishes the thermal heat consumption of the heat source.The calculation results show that the coefficient of performance（COP）of this modified cycle is about 28.3% higher than that of the traditional cycle under typical conditions;while the required heat transfer area of the total heat exchangers of the cycle is somewhat less than that of the traditional one.The capacity of refrigeration with the new absorption cycle is more than doubled in contrast to the adsorption scheme with an identical configuration.It is sufficient to supply a fishing boat the chilling capacity for preservation of fishing products with the modified cycle chiller driven by its diesel engine exhaust.
文摘With the entropy generation minimization （EGM） method, the thermodynamical performance optimization in a thermoelectric refrigeration system is studied. The optimization is affected by the irreversibility of heat transfer caused by finite temperature differences, the heat leak between external heat reservoirs and the internal dissipation of working fluids. EGM is taken as an objective function for the optimization. The objective function and design parameters are obtained. Optimal performance curves are presented by thermal and electronic parameters. Effects of these parameters on general and optimal performances are investigated. Results are helpful in determining optimal design conditions in real thermoelectric refrigeration systems.
文摘An optimal design method for an aircraft low-power thermoelectric refrigeration system（TRS）is proposed using an existing experimental model as the research platform under given aircraft flight conditions.The variation curves of the cooling capacities and the refrigeration coefficients of the system running at three flight altitudes are investigated.The performance of the system is evaluated by the minimum-entropy-generation method and the performance penalty is also calculated.The power variation curves of the cooling system are obtained by an electric power experiment.The peak values of these curves are less than the maximal electric power supply of airborne equipment,proving that the use of the low-power TRS for airborne equipment is feasible.The COP,cooling capacity and entropy generation of the system are relative to the flight altitude and the current of the TRS.Through the analyses of these data,the optimal values of the COP are obtained,and the optimization measures are proposed to maximize the use of the advantages of the TRS.
基金the financial supports from Pre-research Project of National Defense FoundationNational Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51706232)。
文摘The air-cycle refrigeration system is widely used in commercial and military aircraft,and its efficiency greatly affects aircraft performance.Nowadays,this system requires a more efficient design and optimization method.In this paper,a short-cut optimization method with high efficiency and effectiveness is introduced for both conventional and electric air-cycle refrigeration systems.Based on the system characteristics,a four-layer parameter matching algorithm is designed which avoids computational difficulty caused by simultaneous equations.Fuel penalty is chosen as the objective function of optimization;design variables are reduced based on sensitivity analysis to improve optimization efficiency.The results show that the 3-variable optimization of the conventional air-cycle refrigeration system can obtain almost the same results as the traditional 6-variable optimization in that these two optimizations can both significantly reduce the fuel penalty.However,the computer running time of the 3-variable optimization is much shorter than that of the 6-variable optimization.The optimal fuel penalty of the electric air-cycle refrigeration system is lower than that of the conventional one.This study can provide reference for optimizing the aircycle refrigeration system of aircraft.
文摘A new metal-organic framework of MIL-101 was synthesized by hydrothermal method and the powder prepared was pressed into a desired shape. The effects of molding on specific surface area and pore structure were investigated using a nitrogen adsorption method. The water adsorption isotherms were obtained by high vacuum gravimetric method, the desorption temperature of water on shaped MIL-101 was measured by thermo gravimetric analyzer, and the adsorption refrigeration performance of shaped MIL-101-water working pair was studied on the simulation device of adsorption refrigeration cycle system. The results indicate that an apparent hysteresis loop ap-pears in the nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms when the forming pressure is 10 MPa. The equilibrium ad-sorption capacity of water is up to 0.95 kg·kg^-1 at the forming pressure of 3 MPa （MIL-101-3）. The desorption peak temperature of water on MIL-101-3 is 82℃, which is 7 ℃ lower than that of silica gel, and the desorption temperature is no more than 100 ℃. At the evaporation temperature of 10 ℃, the refrigeration capacity of MIL-101-3-water is 1059 kJ·kg^-1, which is 2.24 times higher than that of silica gel-water working pair. Thus MIL-101-water working pair presents an excellent adsorption refrigeration performance.
基金Project(51404038)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Organic?inorganic hybrid coating on the surface of aluminum-tube used in refrigeration equipment using cerium ion (III) as the additive was fabricated by sol?gel method, and the structure of the coating was confirmed by FT-IR. The results of the characterization show that the corrosion resistance of the coating with 1.5 mmol/L cerium ion (III) gains significant improvement, in which the colour retention time of CuSO4 extends to 500 s, the anti-acid and alkali corrosion rates reduce by 67% and 70% compared with the blank one, respectively, and the salt spray tests also show good corrosion resistance. The electrochemical tests demonstrate that the self-corrosion current density and potential of the sample with hybrid coating are about 2.877×10?7 A/cm2 and?0.550 V, respectively. The metallographic and SEM images show that the hybrid coating is uniform and dense, and the EDS analysis confirms that the coating is mainly composed of Al, Si and Ce elements.
文摘This paper analyzes the possibility of applying binary nonazeotropic refrigerants in the jet refrigeration cycle. The thermodynamic cycle performance of two kinds of working pairs (R30/R142b, R30/R124) are calculated using the EOS of PR equation of state, and the results are discussed. The theoretical calculations indicate that refrigerating quality can be improved if the binary mixtures evaporate just in the low temperature region. The character of the rejecter to compress two phase medium supports the possibility of this kind of cycle.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51175448,51405424)
文摘Different from the traditional hydraulic oil cooling method,a new type of constant temperature oil tank cooling system based on semiconductor refrigeration technology is designed. This paper studies the principle of semiconductor refrigeration and establishes a heat transfer model. Semiconductor cooler on piping refrigeration is simulated,and influence of the parameters on the outlet temperature,such as pipe pressure difference of inlet and outlet,pipe length,pipe radius,are gotten,and then hydraulic tank semiconductor refrigeration system is proposed. The semiconductor refrigeration system can control temperature at 37 ± 1°C.
