Refrigerant Working Fluid Design

The simulation of fluid processes occurring under specified enthalpy or entropy changes is important in the refrigeration, gas processing and other industries. Our research develops molecular simulation algorithms to screen new working fluid candidates for applications to such systems. The algorithms predict the behaviour of all stages of vapor-compression and other cycles, enabling the calculation of their Coefficient of Performance (COP). A goal is to design more environmentally benign working fluids used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.