High Efficiency Refrigeration Process, Phase I
Status: Completed
Start Date: 2004-01-16
End Date: 2004-07-19
Description: A refrigeration cycle is proposed for development which can reduce compressor work and increase cooling effect, by eliminating a portion of the irreversabilities associated with the reverse-rankine cycle refrigeration process. This process improves efficiency without the use of complex turbines, multi-stage architecures, or mechanical expanders, all of which add system complexity and reduce reliability.
Lead Organization: Johnson Space Center