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Development Of High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fans, Florida Solar Energy Center, Danny Parker
Development Of High Efficiency Air Conditioner Condenser Fans, Florida Solar Energy Center, Danny Parker
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With sponsorship from the U.S. Department of Energy, a research project has designed, fabricated and tested improvements to an air conditioner outdoor unit fan system. The primary objective was to improve condenser fan performance while reducing motor power. We also examined potential changes to the condenser exhaust configuration to enhance air moving efficiency performance. A secondary objective was to provide sound reductions as lower noise AC equipment is important to consumers.
Within conducted tests, an improved high efficiency fan design and advanced exhaust diffuser section reduced fan motor power requirements by approximately 49 W (26%) while providing superior air flow. …