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7, what are the new emerging sciences of refrigeration systems?

Explain briefly with their


working mechanisms.

The new emerging sciences of refrigeration systems are being driven by advances in technology,
energy efficiency, and environmental awareness.
1. Advanced Absorption Refrigeration Systems
This technology uses heat instead of electricity to power a cooling cycle. Heat is absorbed from
the environment, usually via a solar collector or waste heat from industrial processes, which
drives the refrigeration cycle and produces chilled water or air.
2. Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
This type of system utilizes variable speed fans that allow for more precise temperature control
than traditional systems. It also reduces noise and energy consumption compared to single speed
systems.

Figure: variable refrigeration system


3. Air Conditioning Heat Pumps
These systems utilize the same mechanism as an air conditioner but with higher efficiency thanks
to their ability to transfer heat between outdoor and indoor environments. The advantage is that
they can reduce electricity consumption while still providing effective cooling/heating
capabilities in any climate condition.
4. Geothermal Cooling Systems
Geothermal cooling leverages naturally occurring underground temperatures to provide efficient
cooling with minimal environmental impact. Heat is extracted from deep in the Earth’s surface
and transferred into ground loops located around a building which cool the air inside through
evaporation of the heated fluid present within them.
Figure: geothermal heating and cooling system
5. Magnetic refrigeration
Magnetic refrigeration is a cooling technology based on the magneto-caloric effect. This
technique can be used to attain extremely low temperatures , as well as the ranges used in
common refrigerators .
A magneto-caloric material warms up when a magnetic field is applied. The warming is due to
changes in the internal state of the material releasing heat. When the magnetic field is removed,
the material returns to its original state, reabsorbing the heat, and returning to original
temperature. To achieve refrigeration, the material is allowed to radiate away its heat while in the
magnetized hot state. Removing the magnetism, the material then cools to below its original
temperature.
Figure: magnetic refrigeration system

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