Experimental Performance Evaluation of a PV-Powered Refrigeration System

Authors

  • O. Ekren Ege University
  • A. Yilanci Pamukkale University
  • E. Cetin Pamukkale University
  • H. K. Ozturk Pamukkale University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.114.8.684

Abstract

This paper presents cool-down, and steady state performance of a 76 W direct current operated household refrigerator powered by a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel and a battery bank. Exergy method has been conducted to investigate of the performance of the PV powered household refrigerator. Experiments are conducted with different cooling loads. In use of this type system, it can be said that over-loaded condition in the refrigerator should be avoided. From the obtained results, it is seen that exergy efficiency of the system is very low due to the low energy conversion and exergy efficiencies of the PVs. This situation is also seen from exergy destruction values. For all cases, exergy is destroyed highly in the PVs. Ill. 1, bibl. 8, tabl. 2 (in English; abstracts in English and Lithuanian).

http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.114.8.684

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Published

2011-10-21

How to Cite

Ekren, O., Yilanci, A., Cetin, E., & Ozturk, H. K. (2011). Experimental Performance Evaluation of a PV-Powered Refrigeration System. Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika, 114(8), 7-10. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.114.8.684

Issue

Vol. 114 No. 8 (2011)

Section

ELECTRONICS

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