Articles tagged with Refrigerators
Researchers have developed a prototype device that can cool solid steel in just two minutes, outperforming conventional refrigerators. The innovative technology uses superlattices to achieve unprecedented cooling efficiency, paving the way for CFC-free and reliable electronic heat pump systems.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a small 'thermoacoustic refrigerator' that uses sound energy to generate cooling, potentially replacing chemical refrigerants. The device operates near resonance frequencies and achieves efficiencies as high as 89% without lubricants or sliding seals.
Scientists at RTI in North Carolina have developed a high-efficiency thermocouple device that can make something hotter or colder over 20,000 times faster than current devices. This innovation has the potential to convert heat into electrical energy more efficiently and could lead to affordable plug-in modules for widespread use.
Researchers found that Shigella bacteria can survive for up to six days in refrigerated conditions and rapidly multiply at room temperature. Properly storing fruits and vegetables and thoroughly washing them are crucial to removing pathogens like Shigella from produce.
A five-year program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from China by 100 million tons, improving energy efficiency in the country's largest refrigerator industry. The project will also reduce air pollutants and help the government of China achieve its goal of using energy more efficiently.