Grantee Research Project Results
A Novel Pressure-Exchange Ejector Refrigeration System with Steam as the Refrigerant
EPA Grant Number: R825324Title: A Novel Pressure-Exchange Ejector Refrigeration System with Steam as the Refrigerant
Investigators: Mavriplis, Catherine
Current Investigators: Mavriplis, Catherine , Garris Jr., Charles A.
Institution: George Washington University
EPA Project Officer: Aja, Hayley
Project Period: October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1999
Project Amount: $175,000
RFA: Technology for a Sustainable Environment (1996) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development , Environmental Justice , Sustainable and Healthy Communities
Description:
The objectives of this research include determining how the many design parameters, geometrical, aerodynamical, and mechanical, influence the performance of the pressure-exchange ejector. Due to the novelty of this device, no data base of information is currently available and one objective of this project is to establish such an information base. The fundamental research issue is how to combine these many parameters in a manner suited to capitalize on "pressure exchange". The approach will be experimental and computational. In the first two years, effort will concentrate on the pressure-exchange ejector. A series of prototypes will be designed, instrumented, and tested. Detailed diagnostics are expected to reveal how processes effecting the performance can be optimized. In the third year, a refrigeration system will be fabricated and tested and comparisons will be made with conventional technology. A computational model will be developed with the intention of providing improved understanding and guidance for the experimental effort.Publications and Presentations:
Publications have been submitted on this project: View all 18 publications for this projectJournal Articles:
Journal Articles have been submitted on this project: View all 1 journal articles for this projectSupplemental Keywords:
CFCs, ecological effects, pollution prevention, alternative refrigerants, innovative technology, ozone depletion, Sustainable Industry/Business, RFA, Scientific Discipline, Technology for Sustainable Environment, Sustainable Environment, Environmental Chemistry, cleaner production/pollution prevention, Environmental Engineering, pressure-exchange refrigeration system, process modification, source reduction, waste minimization, alternative refrigerants, hazardous emissions, pollution prevention, in-process changes, refrigeration, alternative materials, cleaner production, waste reduction, ozone depleting chemicals, industrial innovations, innovative technologyProgress and Final Reports:
The perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.