CHAPTER 29
Experimental Investigation of Solar Energy-Assisted DC Refrigerator
N. D. Shikalgar and S. N. Sapali
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra, India.
ABSTRACT: Protecting the environment and saving energy have always been a great concern for human beings. The domestic refrigerator is no more a luxurious item but is an essential commodity. Therefore, looking at a large number of refrigerators being installed every year, it is essential to account the energy consumption of the refrigerator. The focus of this chapter is to convert a conventional refrigerator to self-sustainable refrigerator operated with solar energy input. Special attention is given to experimental performance analysis of solar ...
