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High efficiency novel window air conditioner

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This paper presents the results of an experimental and analytical evaluation of measures to raise the efficiency of window air conditioners (WAC). In order to achieve a higher energy efficiency ratio (EER), the original capacity of a baseline R410A unit was reduced by replacing the original compressor with a lower capacity but higher EER compressor, while all heat exchangers and the chassis from the original unit were retained. Subsequent major modifications included – replacing the alternating current fan motor with a brushless high efficiency electronically commutated motor (ECM) motor, replacing the capillary tube with a needle valve to better control the refrigerant flow and refrigerant set points, and replacing R410A with a ‘drop-in’ lower global warming potential (GWP) binary mixture of R32/R125 (85/15% molar concentration). All these modifications resulted in significant enhancement in the EER of the baseline WAC. Further, an economic analysis of the new WAC revealed an encouraging payback period.

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  • Bansal, Pradeep, 2015. "High efficiency novel window air conditioner," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 156(C), pages 311-320.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:156:y:2015:i:c:p:311-320
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.07.007
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