Modeling and Economic Analysis of Natural Gas Operated Air Conditioning System

Authors

  • M. K. U. Khalil Deptt of Mechanical Engg UET Peshawar
  • R. Akhtar Deptt of Industrial Engg UET Peshawar
  • K. Akhtar
  • M.N. Khan Deptt of Mechanical Engg UET Peshawar
  • F. Shah Deptt of Mechanical Engg UET Peshawar
  • M. Sadiq Khattak UET Peshawar

Keywords:

Electricity load shedding, natural gas air conditioning, Operating cost, Coefficient of Performance.

Abstract

Pakistan is a developing country, which is facing severe electric power crisis due to its underdeveloped infrastructure system, political issues, and electric power theft, among others. This situation is further exacerbated by increased electric power consumption due to economic growth. To manage increased consumption of electricity, load shedding of 6-12 hours per day is imposed on the people of Pakistan in summer. In this study, we modify split air conditioner to be operated on natural gas instead of electricity. Coefficient of performance and cost analysis is conducted to compare the performance and operating costs of the modified air conditioner with air conditioner operated on electricity. The case study results reveal that operating cost of the modified air conditioner is lower than the electricity operated air conditioning system. The objective of this study is to manage the load shedding and the need of air conditioning in summer by providing an alternative source of energy to operate air conditioners on cheap operating cost.

Author Biographies

K. Akhtar

Deptt of Mechanical Engg

UET Peshawar

M.N. Khan, Deptt of Mechanical Engg UET Peshawar

Deptt of Mechanical Engg

UET Peshawar

F. Shah, Deptt of Mechanical Engg UET Peshawar

Deptt of Mechanical Engg

UET Peshawar

M. Sadiq Khattak, UET Peshawar

Assistant Professor

Deptt of Mechanical Engg

UET Peshawar

 

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2017-03-26

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Khalil, M. K. U., Akhtar, R., Akhtar, K., Khan, M., Shah, F., & Khattak, M. S. (2017). Modeling and Economic Analysis of Natural Gas Operated Air Conditioning System. Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 45(1), JPIChE 45 (1) 2017 36–47. Retrieved from http://piche.org.pk/journal/index.php/jpiche/article/view/310

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Vol. 45 No. 1 (2017): Journal of Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers

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