An overview of vapor compression refrigeration system performance enhancement mechanism by utilizing nanolubricants

A Nugroho, R Mamat, Z Bo, WH Azmi, R Alenezi… - Journal of Thermal …, 2022 - Springer
Nanolubricants are dispersed nano-scales solid particles in a base fluid. Due to high
demand for higher efficiency in thermal application systems, nanolubricants is an ideal …

Adverse effects of compressor lubricant on household refrigerator-freezer performance and sustainable, feasible remedies

J Ko, JH Jeong - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025 - Elsevier
This study reviews the impact of lubricants on the components and efficiency of household
refrigerator-freezers (HRFs). A comprehensive review of the existing literature reveals that …

[HTML][HTML] Efficiency enhancement of an air-conditioner utilizing nanofluids: an experimental study

F Ahmed, WA Khan - Energy Reports, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel idea of utilizing nanofluid as external cooling jacket around the
condenser of an air conditioner. Experimental investigations were carried out to study the …

[HTML][HTML] Energy performance evaluation of R600a/MWCNT-nanolubricant as a drop-in replacement for R134a in household refrigerator system

TO Babarinde, SA Akinlabi, DM Madyira - Energy Reports, 2020 - Elsevier
Vapour compression refrigerator systems working with R134a are associated with high
energy demand and environmental problems and refrigerator consumers' prioritise energy …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation of graphene-enhanced LPG in a vapour compression refrigeration system: An experimental approach

TO Babarinde, DM Madyira, PM Mashinini - Energy Reports, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants will be phased out of domestic refrigeration shortly, by the
Montréal and Kyoto Protocols, due to their high global warming potential (GWP), making …

[HTML][HTML] Performance improvement of R600a with graphene nanolubricant in a domestic refrigerator as a potential substitute for R134a

DM Madyira, TO Babarinde, PM Mashinini - Fuel Communications, 2022 - Elsevier
The efficiency of R600a an eco-friendly refrigerant with graphene nanolubricant was
investigated and compared in a domestic refrigerator with R134a refrigerant a zero Ozone …

[HTML][HTML] Thermodynamic analysis of an air conditioner using R22/HC blend with TiO2/Mineral oil nanolubricant to retrofit R22/POE oil

MEA Razzaq, JU Ahamed - Results in Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
This research was performed experimentally and determined the first and second law
performance (energetic and exergetic) of a split type air conditioner. A blend of R22 and …

A novel approach of using TiO2 and SiO2 nanoparticles and hydrocarbon refrigerant R600a in retrofitted vapour compression refrigeration system for environment …

N Kumar, P Kumar, K Goyal - Applied Nanoscience, 2023 - Springer
The environment effect of conventional refrigerants can be improved by adopting eco-
friendly hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants in a vapour compression refrigeration (VCR) system …

Enhancing the performance of a vapour compression refrigerator system using R134a with a CuO/CeO2 nano-refrigerant

HE Mohamed, U Camdali, A Biyikoglu… - Strojniški vestnik-Journal …, 2022 - 193.2.78.197
Most studies report that dispersing nanoparticles into refrigerants and lubricating oils leads
to performance improvements in refrigeration systems, due to improvements in the thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of air-conditioning electrical compressor using binary TiO2–SiO2 polyol-ester nanolubricants

NNM Zawawi, WH Azmi, AH Hamisa… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to replace conventional gasoline vehicles, maintaining
thermal comfort within the car requires additional energy to operate the automotive air …