Optimization Lithium Bromide (LiBr)–Water Absorption Refrigration using Taguchi for Low Capacity

S  Manu; T  K  Chandrashekar  and C  Girisha

doi:10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i45/104607

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Optimization Lithium Bromide (LiBr)–Water Absorption Refrigration using Taguchi for Low Capacity

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i45/104607

Year: 2016, Volume: 9, Issue: 45, Pages: 1-4

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Optimization Lithium Bromide (LiBr)–Water Absorption Refrigration using Taguchi for Low Capacity

S. Manu^1*, T. K. Chandrashekar² and C. Girisha³

¹Department of Thermal Engineering, SSIT, Tumkur – 572105, Karnataka, India. [email protected].²Department of Mechanical Engineering, MITE, Mangalore – 574225, Karnataka, India. ³Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMCEC, Bangalore – 560011, Karnataka, India.

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S. Manu Department of Thermal Engineering, SSIT, Tumkur – 572105, Karnataka, India. [email protected].

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Abstract

The study attempts to optimize the parameters for LiBr –water absorption refrigeration system using Taguchi. The investigation was carried out to optimize the Coefficient of Performance (COP) for heat removal of 100W. The three factors considered were: Generator Temperature (Tg), Condenser Temperature (Tc), Absorber Temperature (Ta), Evaporator Temperature (Te). at three different levels. The L9 orthogonal array was selected and the best optimum conditions were identified based on Signal to Noise (S/N ratio) ratio, under the clause: larger is the best. The results showed generator temperature contribution is more on COP.

Keywords: LiBr-H2 O, COP, Taguchi