Refrigerators, Heat Pumps and Reverse Cycle Engines: Principles, State of the Art and Trends

Reverse cycle thermal machines are essential for cooling environments and producing heat efficiently without combustion, reversing the energy paradigm since the Industrial Revolution. This book presents a state-of-the-art on these systems, discussing emerging technologies that will play a significant role in the future energy landscape.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: ISTE Ltd

In the realm of addressing global warming and the energy transition, two crucial questions emerge: how to effectively cool environments while minimizing significant environmental impact, and how to generate heat efficiently without relying on combustion. These questions mark a significant shift in the energy paradigm that has prevailed since the Industrial Revolution, where the primary focus was on harnessing heat to produce work.

Reverse cycle thermal machines, including refrigeration systems, heat pumps, and thermofridges, play a pivotal role in addressing these pressing energy challenges. These machines operate in reverse of the thermomechanical conversion motor cycle, offering a solution to the cooling and heating needs of modern societies.

This book serves as a comprehensive exploration of these systems, presenting a state-of-the-art overview. While the underlying operating principles of these machines may be familiar, their performance analysis and optimization have often been overlooked. Furthermore, emerging technologies that hold promising potential for the future energy landscape are also discussed.

By delving into the intricacies of reverse cycle thermal machines, this book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of their role in the energy transition. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and stakeholders seeking to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities presented by the ongoing energy revolution.

ISBN-13: 9781789451238