An international research team has conducted a computational analysis on propane (R290) vapor compression heat pumps integrating a thermoelectric subcooler (TESC) to reduce the power consumption of ...

A team of researchers from the U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and ...

Vapor compression cycles are predominantly used in air-conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration equipment. A good understanding of transient behaviors of vapor compression systems is critical to ...

Ionocaloric cooling could help phase out refrigerants that contribute to global warming. (Courtesy: Jenny Nuss/Berkeley Lab) A new refrigeration method dubbed “ionocaloric cooling” could one day ...

By removing moisture earlier in the airflow path, a hybrid cooling system can reduce the load on traditional compressors while maintaining indoor comfort ...