Challenges in implementation of a moving coil linear compressor in a household refrigerator

Abstract

A linear compressor is well known for its excellent performance in Stirling cryocooler, space application. Minimum linkages, lesser friction points and lower noise characteristics make the linear compressor more promising in the space application. The same technology has not emerged as an alternative compression technology for ground applications such as home refrigerators, air conditioners, electronic cooling. This paper discusses the challenges observed during the implementation of the moving coil linear compressor in home refrigerators. The prototype moving coil linear compressor has been developed and tested by integrating to the home refrigerator.

KEYWORDS:

• Linear compressor
• cryogenics
• home refrigerator

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

The authors acknowledge Sathyabama University, Chennai and Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi) for funding this work under a sanctioned research project [SB/FTP/ETA-472/2012 (SERB)].