Abstract
A comprehensive model of a linear compressor for electronics cooling was previously presented by Bradshaw et al. (2011) then enhanced and used for a sensitivity analysis of the leakage gap, eccentricity, and piston geometry by Bradshaw et al. (2013). The current work utilizes the previously developed model to explore the energy recovery characteristics of a linear compressor as compared to those of a reciprocating compressor. The impact of dead (clearance) volume on both a linear and reciprocating compressor is analyzed. In contrast to a reciprocating compressor the overall isentropic efficiency of the linear compressor remains relatively unaffected by an increase in dead volume up to a certain point. This behavior is attributed to the ability of the linear compressor to recapture the energy of the compressed gas during the expansion process. This characteristic behavior allows a linear compressor to be used for efficient capacity control from roughly 35-100%.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2007-2013 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | International Journal of Refrigeration |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Capacity control
- Electronics cooling
- Linear compressor
- Reciprocating compressor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering