Author : D. J. G. Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781860814563
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (145 download)
Book Synopsis Air as a Refrigerant in Air Conditioning Systems in Buildings by : D. J. G. Butler
Download or read book Air as a Refrigerant in Air Conditioning Systems in Buildings written by D. J. G. Butler and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air can be used in a gas cycle to produce refrigeration; the so-called air cycle systems are the basis of most aircraft air conditioning systems. Using air as refrigerant has enormous advantages over conventional refrigerants, many of which have harmful environmental effects, and are flammable or toxic. However, using air for mainstream refrigeration in buildings has been held back by the perception of poor energy efficiency of air cycle systems. This paper reports the latest collaborative research by BRE and the University of Bristol to build an air cycle system for simultaneous heating and cooling in buildings, with lower overall energy consumption and environmental impact than conventional heating and refrigeration plant.