- By:
- Gao, Zhiming ; Boudreaux, Philip R; Zhang, Mingkan ; Nawaz, Kashif ; Fricke, Brian A
- Page Number:
- 2444
- Book Title:
- 20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
- Publication Date:
- September 16, 2024
- Publisher Location:
- Purdue University, Indiana, United States of America
- Conference Name:
- 20th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue
- Conference Location:
- West Lafayette, Indiana, Indiana, United States of America
- Conference Sponsor:
- Purdue University
Abstract
A refrigerator is an essential appliance for both commercial and residential applications. Thermal (Cold) energy storage can effectively reduce the carbon emission from refrigerators. This preliminary study investigated the demand flexibility of a domestic refrigerator using thermal (cold) energy storage through dynamic modeling and controls. The models include both fresh and frozen compartments, a vapor compression cycle loop, and thermal storage panels. Results show that thermal energy storage can effectively achieve temperature control of the compartments within the 4-hour time window. The load reduction and cost savings (46.3%) were achieved through the TES using TOU rates.
