Effect of Condenser Fouling on Performance of Vapor Compression Refrigeration System

Table 4

Values of inputs at design point.

Parameters	Values
Evaporator coolant inlet temperature ( = in K)	273
Condenser coolant inlet temperature ( = in K)	308–313
Rate of heat absorbed by evaporator ( in kW)	100
Product of condenser effectiveness and capacitance rate of external fluid [, kW/K]	9.39
Product of evaporator effectiveness and capacitance rate of external fluid [, kW/K]	8.2
Isentropic efficiency of compressor ()	0.65
Effectiveness ()	0.80
Refrigerants	R134a, R1234yf, R1234ze