Optimisation of Refrigeration System with Two-Stage and Intercooler Using Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithm

Authors : Bayram Kılıç

Pages : 42-54

Doi:10.24107/ijeas.290336

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Publication Date : 2017-04-07

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Two-stage compression operation prevents excessive compressor outlet pressure and temperature and this operation provides more efficient working condition in low-temperature refrigeration applications. Vapor compression refrigeration system with two-stage and intercooler is very good solution for low-temperature refrigeration applications. In this study, refrigeration system with two-stage and intercooler were optimized using fuzzy logic and genetic algorithm. The necessary thermodynamic characteristics for optimization were estimated with Fuzzy Logic and liquid phase enthalpy, vapour phase enthalpy, liquid phase entropy, vapour phase entropy values were compared with actual values. As a result, optimum working condition of system was estimated by the Genetic Algorithm as -6.0449 o C for evaporator temperature, 25.0115 o C for condenser temperature and 5.9666 for COP. Morever, irreversibility values of the refrigeration system are calculated.
Keywords : Optimisation, Refrigeration System, COP, Genetic Algorithm, Fuzzy Logic