1st International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Sciences for Sustainable Technologies
A State-of-the-Art Review on Performance of Spray Evaporative Cooling in Window Air Conditioner
Naveen prabhu V, Dinesh Kumar L, Gugapriyan R and Vikram Prabu T, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Air conditioning condenser efficiency is improved by implementing a spray nozzle system to reduce heat generation. The condenser is a critical component of air conditioning systems, impacting energy savings and overall performance. Strategically positioned spray nozzles optimize heat transfer by introducing a fine mist of water or coolant onto the condenser coils. This enhances heat dissipation and lowers operating temperatures. Experimental tests compare the spray nozzle system to a standard condenser setup. Results show significant temperature reduction and improved heat transfer effectiveness. The system effectively decreases the condenser's operating temperature. Implementing the spray nozzle system reduces the workload on other components and enhances system characteristics and longevity. This innovation promotes energy savings and sustainability in air conditioning. This research contributes to advancing the air conditioning industry. Spray nozzle systems have potential for eco-friendly, energy-efficient cooling solutions. Further optimization can facilitate widespread adoption.
Keywords
Air Conditioning, Condenser Effectiveness, Heat Transfer, Spray Nozzle System, Energy Savings, Sustainability.
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Naveen prabhu V, Dinesh Kumar L, Gugapriyan R and Vikram Prabu T, “A State-of-the-Art Review on Performance of Spray Evaporative Cooling in Window Air Conditioner”, Advances in Computational Intelligence in Materials Science, pp. 097-103, June. 2023. doi:10.53759/acims/978-9914-9946-6-7_12