The optimization of a multi-generation system which represents the integrated dual-purpose desalination plant and low-scale absorption refrigeration is addressed. A nonlinear mathematical programming model that integrates natural gas combined-cycle, multi-effect distillation plant, series flow double-effect water-lithium bromide system, water heater, developed based on first-principle models. i...

In this paper, the annual and economic performance of an integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) with indirect energy storage tanks is investigated. The study includes four scenarios, in which the combined cycle performance was studied exclusively in the first scenario. In the second scenario, the integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) was examined, and the use of supplementary firing instead of...

During the 1990s there was a heightened interest in the field of thermoelectrics driven by the need for more efficient materials for electronic refrigeration and power generation (Nolas et al. 2002, Tritt et al. 2000a, Tritt et al. 1998, Tritt et al. 1997). Proposed industrial and military applications of thermoelectric (TE) materials are generating increased activity in this field by demanding...

Abstract Today, fresh, chilled, or frozen products usually use reefer containers. The main problem with using containers is the large energy consumption of 3.6kW/TEUS and continuous supply electric power. One solution available Phase Change Material (PCM) in hybrid refrigeration system combined a vapor compression system. Using PCM, temperature container can be maintained for several hours cool...

According to the demand of the power and refrigeration industry, the theoretical and practical teachings of the Thermal Energy and Power Engineering characteristic specialty in china are studied. The teaching reform and practice of the Thermal Energy and Power Engineering specialty have been carried out, including construction and reform measures, teaching reform and practice, features, and ach...

The magnetothermal properties of a coordination polymer and a metal-organic framework (MOF) based on Gd(3+) ions are reported. An equally large cryogenic magnetocaloric effect (MCE) is found, irrespective of the dimensionality. This combined with their robustness makes them appealing for widespread magnetic refrigeration applications.

A retail store, especially a grocery store, has a high energy density due to decorative illumination and refrigerated cabinets. The purpose of this paper is to measure and analyse energy consumption of a grocery store and develop an energy demand model. The measurement revealed that energy consumption of refrigeration accounts for 60% of the total consumption and an air leakage has an effect on...