Second-law-based thermodynamic analysis of two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration cycles

Thermodynamic analysis of HFC-134a vapor-compression refrigeration cycles is investigated by both the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Second-law analysis is carried out for both two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration cycles. The analysis is performed on each of the system components to determine their individual contribution to the overall system irreversible losses. It is found that most of the losses are due to a low compressor efficiency. Irreversibilities of expansion valves and condenser are also significant. In addition, it is shown that the optimum inter-stage pressure for two-stage and mechanical-subcooling refrigeration systems is very close to the saturation pressure corresponding to the arithmetic mean of the refrigerant condensation and evaporation temperatures. These results are compared with the existing practice in the industry. Furthermore, theoretical results of a two-stage refrigeration system performance are also compared with experimental values for a CFC-22 system.     

Performance of compression/absorption hybrid refrigeration cycle with propane/mineral oil combination

This paper discusses the feasibility of a vapor compression/absorption hybrid refrigeration cycle for energy saving and utilization of waste heat. The cycle employs propane as a natural refrigerant and a refrigeration oil as an absorbent. A prototype of the cycle is constructed, in which a compressor and an absorption unit are combined in series. The performance of the cycle is examined both theoretically and experimentally. Although the solubility of the propane with the oil is not enough as a working pair in the absorption unit, the theoretical calculation shows that the hybrid cycle has a potential to achieve a higher performance in comparison with a simple vapor compression cycle by using the waste heat. In the experiment, the prototype cycle is operated successfully and it is found that an improvement of an absorber is necessary to achieve the good performance close to the theoretical one. The application of an AHE (absorber heat exchanger) can reduce the heat input to a generator. Further examinations on some other combinations of refrigerant/refrigeration oil and additives are desirable.     

Carnot comparison of multi-temperature level absorption heat cycles

Comparison of different absorption heat cycles is not always made on the correct manner. This also includes comparison of an ideal absorption cycle with a mechanical analogy. A new Carnot model operating with two heat engines and two mechanical heat pumps is defined to be the correct and logical way to describe the mechanical analogy for an absorption heat pump and an absorption heat transformer. General equations for the Carnot coefficient of performance, COP_r, are exemplified and simulated for an absorption heat pump and an absorption heat transformer, and an entropy flow fraction diagram is introduced. The important fact that the absorption heat cycles must operate under the same conditions when they are compared is discussed.     

The thermodynamic performance of a new solution cycle in double absorption heat transformer using water/lithium bromide as the working fluids

In this paper, a new solution cycle in the double absorption heat transformer is presented and the thermodynamic performance of this new cycle is simulated based on the thermodynamic properties of aqueous solution of lithium bromide. The results show that this new cycle is superior to the cycle being studied by some researchers. This new solution cycle has a wider range of operation in which the system maintains the high value of COP and has larger temperature lifts and operation stability. The relationship between the absorber and the absorbing evaporator is more independent and this makes the operation and control of the system more easier.     

双参数Bézier曲线的升二次扩展

本文以二次Bernstein基函数为例,首次提出了含双参数基函数的新扩展——αβQ—Bern-stein基函数,此类基函数具有新的特点,即基函数的扩展次数一次性升高两次,且包含了二次多项式和带一个参数的三次多项式基函数的所有性质。基于这组基函数定义了αβQ—Bézier曲线,该曲线也含有参数,具有形状可调性,当α与β取某些值时曲线能达到C4连续或在某个端点处C0连续。最后与含两个参数的升一次Bézier曲线进行比较,该曲线具有调节范围广、灵活性更强的优势。     

自适应布谷鸟搜索算法

为了使布谷鸟搜索算法(Cuckoo Search,CS)在保持强大的全局搜索能力的同时,尽可能地提高局部搜索能力,在深入分析CS算法机理的基础上,将CS算法中影响布谷鸟搜索路径步长的参数β和布谷鸟蛋被发现(淘汰)的概率p_a由固定值改为随搜索过程自适应变化的动态参数,将越界的鸟窝折返回边界内、在当前代最优鸟窝附近的区域随机建立1个新的鸟窝、而非折返回边界上重新建立鸟窝,以提高算法的局部搜索能力和收敛速度。改进后的CS算法称为自适应布谷鸟搜索算法(Adaptive Cuckoo Search,ACS)。通过8个标准测试函数分别测试了CS算法和ACS算法的性能,结果表明,无论是简单的单峰函数还是复杂的多峰函数,无论是小型的低维函数还是大型的高维函数,ACS算法的寻优性能均超过CS算法。     

三次Bézier曲线的α扩展

利用一个对称的调配函数,结合NURBS曲线中权的思想,在曲线控制顶点处引进调配参数,将三次Bézier曲线进行扩展,得到的新曲线比原来的曲线有更强的描述能力,并且包含了原曲线形式。讨论了扩展曲线的基表示及曲线的性质,调配参数可以用来控制曲线的局部形状,特别适用于自由曲线曲面的设计,在CAD/CAM中具有很好的应用前景。     

带有给定切线多边形的G2连续Bézier闭曲线

描述了一种与给定多边形相切的五次Bézier曲线的算法。在算法中,所有的五次Bézier曲线的控制点可以通过对多边形的顶点简单计算产生。所构造的曲线对多边形具有保形性,曲线可以局部修改,最后给出了一个算例。     

具有分布时滞的Liénard型方程周期解的存在性

考察了具有分布时滞的Liénard型方程,利用重合度理论研究其周期解问题,得到了该方程周期解存在的充分条件,结论丰富了现有文献的结果．     

基于Lévy飞行特征的蝙蝠算法及其在WSN定位中的应用

针对蝙蝠算法收敛易早熟、收敛速度慢等不足,提出一种改进的基于Lévy飞行特征自适应的蝙蝠算法。采用Lévy飞行策略取代原算法中蝙蝠飞行速度和位置的更新方式,充分利用Lévy飞行的重尾效应,有效避免局部最优值的吸引,加快了收敛速度,达到寻优能力和搜索能力的平衡。在无线传感器网络自身定位应用中,把定位问题转换为一个全局优化问题,使用改进的算法进行定位计算。通过Zigbee平台的实验表明,改进后的算法在不同空间位置的定位精度更高,收敛速度更快。算法实现条件简单、精度高,具有较高的实际工程应用价值。