Performance Analysis of Heat Pump and Air Conditioning System Using R-32 Refrigerant & Theoretical Comparison With R-290 Refrigerant

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 14 21
    By

    Jayush Mudholkar,

  • Subhash Kumar,

  • Premendra Bansod,

  1. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Maharashtra, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Maharashtra, India
  3. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

An extensive performance analysis of a heat pump air conditioning system for both cooling and heating applications is included in this research. The purpose of the research is to assess the system’s overall performance, energy consumption, and efficiency under various operating scenarios. The research incorporates a range of experimental techniques. An overview of the heat pump air conditioning system’s parts and operation is given at the outset of the examination. Key factors like the outside temperature, the flow rate of refrigerant, the power consumption of the compressor, and the differences in temperature between the inside and outside are monitored in the experimental setup. Both the heating and cooling modes are taken into account while collecting these measurements throughout a range of operational circumstances. For HVAC engineers, researchers, and policymakers, the heat pump air conditioning system performance study provided in this paper is an invaluable resource. The knowledge gathered from this research helps with continuous attempts to enhance the functionality and design of heat pump systems for use in heating and cooling, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment. This article explores the performance of heat pump and air conditioning systems using R-32 refrigerant, providing a theoretical comparison with R-290 refrigerant. R-32, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) with a relatively low global warming potential (GWP), demonstrates excellent energy efficiency and stability across varying ambient temperatures, making it suitable for diverse climates. In contrast, R-290, a natural refrigerant with an even lower GWP, offers high cooling capacity but poses safety challenges due to its flammability. The analysis highlights R-32’s advantages in terms of energy consumption, system design compatibility, and regulatory compliance, while discussing the trade-offs associated with R-290’s performance and safety considerations.

Keywords: Heat Pump, HVAC System, Dual Mode heat pump, Heating and Cooling

[This article belongs to Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation ]

How to cite this article:
Jayush Mudholkar, Subhash Kumar, Premendra Bansod. Performance Analysis of Heat Pump and Air Conditioning System Using R-32 Refrigerant & Theoretical Comparison With R-290 Refrigerant. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2024; 11(03):14-21.
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Jayush Mudholkar, Subhash Kumar, Premendra Bansod. Performance Analysis of Heat Pump and Air Conditioning System Using R-32 Refrigerant & Theoretical Comparison With R-290 Refrigerant. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2024; 11(03):14-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jorachv/article=2024/view=189532


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Volume 11
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Received 15/10/2024
Accepted 30/10/2024
Published 16/12/2024
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