Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Magnetic Field on Refrigerants

Author(s):

Krushad Kishore Shinde , Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa(bk), Pune-411048; Pradnil K Shinde, Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa(bk), Pune-411048; Devendra M Tupe, Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa(bk), Pune-411048; Pradeep Rathod, Sinhgad Academy of Engineering, Kondhwa(bk), Pune-411048

Keywords:

Magnetic field, Hydrocarbon, Magneto-caloric effect, Compressor power consumption

Abstract:

Magnetic field being a source of energy shows influence on various fluids which reacts to the magnetic field. The energy of permanent magnets used for the treatment on hydrocarbon refrigerant reduces energy consumption of the compressor enhances cooling capacity, condenser heat rejection in the vapor compression cycle. In this current research work four pairs of permanent magnet of 3000 gauss field strength; will be installed at fixed distance on the refrigerant liquid line (exit of condenser) of the VCC setup. The comparison of the set up performance will be done with and without application of magnetic field to estimate the improvement in the VCC system. Experiments will be carried out on hydrocarbon (R-404a) refrigerant. The test results mainly focus on the application of magnetic field which has a positive effect on the COP and power consumption of the system for the refrigerant. Literature has reported improvement in performance on application of magnetic field on account of decrease in the viscosity of the fluid, enhancing the flow rates and in turn cooling capacity simultaneously reducing the compressor power. The net result is improvement in the COP of the VCC and reduction in the compressor power consumption.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I12208
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 12
Publication Date	:	01/07/2016
Page(s)	:	447-454

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