publication . Other literature type . Article . 2017

A review of linear compressors for refrigeration

Name: A review of linear compressors for refrigeration
Creator: Kun Liang

Kun Liang;

Open Access

Published: 01 Dec 2017

Publisher: Elsevier BV

Country: United Kingdom

Summary

Abstract

Linear compressor has no crank mechanism compared with conventional reciprocating compressor. This allows higher efficiency, oil-free operation, lower cost and smaller size when linear compressors are used for vapour compression refrigeration (VCR) system. Typically, a linear compressor consists of a linear motor (connected to a piston) and suspension springs, operated at resonant frequency. This paper presents a review of linear compressors for refrigeration system. Different designs and modelling of linear compressors for both domestic refrigeration and electronics cooling (miniature VCR system) are discussed. Key characteristics of linear compressor are also ...

doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.08.015

Subjects

ACM Computing Classification System: Data_CODINGANDINFORMATIONTHEORYHardware_ARITHMETICANDLOGICSTRUCTURES

free text keywords: Mechanical engineering, Piston, law.invention, law, Axial compressor, Linear motor, Electronics cooling, Gas compressor, Reciprocating compressor, Materials science, Linear compressor, Refrigeration

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