Chest Freezer Performance with Non-Condensable Gases

Abstract

In vapor compression refrigeration systems, refrigerants are among the most significant parameters additional to the compressor, condenser, throttling device, and the evaporator. Non-condensable gases during refrigerant manufacturing affect chest freezer performance. The temperature of the refrigerant in the condenser and evaporator is influenced by the quality of the refrigerant and its concentration. To study this effect this work is carried out on a chest freezer working with R-134a, which has a capacity of 145 liters. A high percentage of non-condensable gases in samples 3 and 6 increases the temperature of the refrigerant condenser, increases the electricity consumption, and decreases the temperature of the refrigerant flow in the evaporator. This blocks the circulation of refrigerant throughout the system and for a long time the compressor may be damaged. Samples 2,4,5 which contain low non-condensable gases work similarly to standard sample 1 with a low effect on power and refrigerant circulation, so cooling capacity is not affected.