Deployable Sustainable Efficient Refrigeration Technology (DESERT)
Abstract
Develop enhanced refrigeration unit that uses a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant than the current MTRCS. The Deployable Sustainable Efficient Refrigeration Technology (DESERT) makes use of R-134A as the working fluid. R-134A has a GWP of ~1300 as compared to the current MTRCS refrigerant R404A which has a GWP of ~3900. The redesigned refrigeration unit offers greater fuel efficiency, operation at real sun/desert temperatures of 135F, increased reliability and the ability to make use of alternate power sources to augment efficiency. The DESERT refrigeration unit shall be backwards compatible to the MTRCS for continuing procurement and as a replacement (MTRCS ORD approved Apr 2002).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- f67534847fa9554e664e1f09ebf55e0c