International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Simulation of the Refrigeration Cycle and Calculation of the Heat Balances of a Mobile Solar Fridge (Sustainable Mobility)

Author : Omar Tanane ¹ F. Belmir ² A. El Bouari ³

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Date of Publication :19th September 2022

Abstract: In this article, we present a study of the thermal performance of a new solar mobile refrigeration prototype for the preservation of perishable foods. The simulation of the refrigeration cycle and the calculation of the thermal balances made it possible to estimate its consumption and to evaluate the capacity of each photovoltaic component necessary to produce energy. We provide a description of the refrigerator construction and operation, including an energy balance analysis of the refrigerator performance under typical loads. The photovoltaic system requirements are also detailed.

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