Combined Condensing Air-Conditioning System
2014-01-0712
04/01/2014
- Event
- Content
- In order to improve the fuel consumption ratio of the vehicle, a great deal of research is being carried out to improve air-conditioning efficiency. Increasing the efficiency of the condenser is directly connected to the power consumption of the compressor. This paper describes an experimental method of using an additional water-cooled condenser to reduce power consumption and decrease discharge pressure of the air-conditioning system. First, the principle of a combined cooling (water + air) method was evaluated theoretically. Next, experimental proof was conducted with the additional water-cooled condenser. The shape and structure is similar to the plate type of the transmission oil cooler used in a radiator. Through a number of tests, it was found that it is possible is to reduce power consumption of compressor by decreasing discharge pressure.
- Pages
- 6
- Citation
- Kim, J., Ahn, Y., Rok, S., Kim, S. et al., "Combined Condensing Air-Conditioning System," SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-0712, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-0712.