Reducing energy consumption of refrigerator compressor using nanoparticles.

Project Title

Reducing energy consumption of refrigerator compressor using nanoparticles.

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

The project is reducing the energy consumption using nanoparticles.

First we need to determine experimental data of energy consumption without addition of nanoparticles in compressor lubricant from current and voltage taken with the help of data logger. 

Then we do mixing process of nanoparticles in lubricant using hot plate apparatus. Left it for more than one day and check its solubility. If sedimentation does occur, your test is successful. 

Then we again go for experimental data gathering using lubircant with nanoparticles and note the energy consumption. Then we do a series of calculations for validation of our objectives.

Project Objectives

Our objective is to reduce energy consumption using nanoparticles according to the mass percentage of nanoparticles added. 

Performing computational fluid dynamics of refrigerator.

Project Implementation Method

In order to apply this project in domestic areas or commercially we can produced nanolubricants in mass quantities and use them instead of conventional lubricants utilized in refrigerator compressor in order to improve their performance.

Benefits of the Project

The implementation of this project may help in reducing the power used by refrigerators on a large scale and result in saving electricity. This project promotes the responsible use of resources in industries and domestically.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry Energy Other Industries Others Core Technology Clean TechOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	40150
Beaker	Equipment	1	250	250
Magnetic Bead	Equipment	1	500	500
Alumina Nanoparticles	Equipment	1	27000	27000
Copper Sulphate (500 gm)	Miscellaneous	1	800	800
Ammonia (500 ml)	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Ethanol (5 litre)	Miscellaneous	5	120	600
Deionize Water	Miscellaneous	1	6000	6000
Reaction Vessel pot	Equipment	1	3000	3000