THE STUDY OF A SHELTER COOLING SYSTEM USING METHANOL AS THE HEAT SINK AND AS THE FUEL
Abstract
The objectives of the research were to determine: (1) The adaptability of commercially available compressors as methanolvapor compressors, (2) The adequacy of commercial lubricants for compressors requiring lubrication, (3) The evaporator temperature and pressure which would result in the best system performance. It was demonstrated that: (1) Commercial lubricants are satisfactory for lubricating methanol-vapor compressors. (2) compressor performance on methanol vapor is nearly the same as when pumping air. (3) For the lowest system cost the evaporator pressure was about 1.5 psia, saturation temperature 62 F. (4) The refrigerating capacity of a commercial finned-tube evaporator when using methanol was about one-half the rated design capacity for typical air-conditioning service. (5) System costs are comparable to those of alternative systems which could function under the same circumstances.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0637953
Entities
People
- John D. Hummell
- W. D. Beck
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute