Energy-efficient and -economic technologies for air conditioning with vapor compression refrigeration: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Applied energy Vol. 232; pp. 157 - 186
• Main Authors: She, Xiaohui, Cong, Lin, Nie, Binjian, Leng, Guanghui, Peng, Hao, Chen, Yi, Zhang, Xiaosong, Wen, Tao, Yang, Hongxing, Luo, Yimo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.12.2018
• Subjects: Air conditioning; Defrosting and frost-free; Energy storage; Heat pump; Heat recovery; Radiative cooling; Air conditioning; Defrosting and frost-free; Radiative cooling; Heat pump; Heat recovery; Energy storage

•Advanced technologies are reviewed for vapor compression refrigeration systems.•The technologies include radiative cooling, energy storage and defrosting.•Heat pump, desiccant dehumidification and heat recovery are also covered.•Each technology is introduced with mechanisms, advantages and future w...