Summary

This work presents a theoretical and experimental a nalysis of the influence of atomization of lubricant oil in the cylinder of a reciprocating household refrigeration compressor. During compression, oil atomization enhances heat removal from the refrigerant gas, which results in a decrease in temperature of the compressor components. The principal objective of compression cooling is a reduction of energy losses associated with compression inefficiencies and refrigerant superheating. These losses are largely responsible for the overall energy losses in a compressor. [...]

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