New Regenerative Cycle for Vapor Compression Refrigeration (Final Report, September 30, 2004-September 30, 2005).

[摘要] The main objective of this project is to confirm on a well-instrumented prototype the theoretically derived claims of higher efficiency and coefficient of performance for geothermal heat pumps based on a new regenerative thermodynamic cycle as comparing to existing technology. In order to demonstrate the improved performance of the prototype, it will be compared to published parameters of commercially available geothermal heat pumps manufactured by U.S. and foreign companies. Other objectives are to optimize the design parameters and to determine the economic viability of the new technology.

[发布机构] Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

[学科分类] 工程和技术（综合）

[关键词] Vapor compression refrigeration cycle;Heat pumps;Thermodynamic cycle;Energy efficiency;Design