Enhanced performance of split-type air conditioner by using cool air of ventilation fan

Abstract

This research aimed to find the possibility of increasing the efficiency of the split type air conditioner by using the cool air from a ventilation fan in the air conditioning room for cooling the condenser. Two simulation rooms size 120x120x200 centimeters were constructed. The first room was installed the evaporator and the second room was installed the condenser and a ventilation fan in the lower part of the air conditioning room to deliver the cool air for cooling the condenser. Then the system was tested and compared the energy efficiency ratio and the reduced power consumption between turning on and turning off a ventilation fan. The results of the proposed air conditioner system observed from the various load conditions at 0%, 30%, 60% and 100% The surrounding temperature of the condenser ranged in 30C, 40C and 50C It was found that the energy efficiency ratios increased in the range of 2.94% to 5.92% and the power consumptions decreased in the range of 4.56% to 12.5% The possibility of increasing the efficiency of the air conditioner system by using the cool air from ventilation fan in the air conditioning room for cooling the condenser was verified by the increased energy efficiency ratios and the reduced power consumptions.