Factors affecting refrigerator-freezers energy consumption

• Main Authors: Saidur, Rahman, Masjuki, Haji Hassan, Mahlia, T.M.I., Nasrudin, A.R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development 2002
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/6915/1/Factors_affecting_refrigerator-freezers_energy_consumption.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/6915/; https://www.thaiscience.info/journals/Article/Factors%20affecting%20refrigerator-freezers%20energy%20consumption.pdf

Two refrigerator-freezers, one with a top-mounted freezer and one with side-by-side doors, were tested in the laboratory to determine the sensitivity of their energy consumption to various operational factors. Room temperature, room humidity, door openings, and the setting of the anti-sweat heater s...