| Abstract: | This research work studies an ice thermal energy storage having an injection of R12 refrigerant into the water to exchange heat directly. The water temperature decreases to the freezing point and ice is formed. The ice is used for creating chilled water for an air-conditioning purpose. The system consists of a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and a direct contact evaporator. This system has a capacity of approximately 2 tons of refrigeration. The system simulation created from the mathematical model of each component has been carried out. It was found that the performance of the system depends on two factors, the compressor speed and the mass flow rate of the refrigerant. The suitable conditions are 8–10 rps for the compressor speed and 0.04–0.06 kgs−1 for the mass flow rate. The coefficient of performance is about 3·4–3·6 which is higher than that of the conventional system. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
