Thermodynamics Analysis in Refrigeration Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "J: Thermal Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thermodynamics; building sustainable technologies; multi-form industrial waste heat recovery; new energy technology; refrigeration cycle and system optimization
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Dear Colleagues,
Thermodynamics plays a fundamental role in the analysis, design, and optimization of refrigeration systems, which are essential for various applications ranging from domestic cooling and commercial refrigeration to industrial processes and thermal management of advanced energy systems. With growing global emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, there is an urgent need to enhance the performance of refrigeration technologies through rigorous thermodynamic evaluation and innovation.
This Special Issue, entitled “Thermodynamics Analysis in Refrigeration Systems,” aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews on the application of thermodynamic principles to improve refrigeration cycles, components, and integrated systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced thermodynamic modeling and simulation of refrigeration cycles;
- Energy, exergy, entropy, and exergoeconomic analyses of refrigeration systems;
- Performance enhancement through cycle modifications, multi-stage systems, and cascade configurations;
- Thermodynamic properties of alternative refrigerants;
- Utilization of low-GWP refrigerants and natural working fluids;
- Integration of renewable energy sources with refrigeration systems;
- Waste heat recovery and thermally driven refrigeration technologies;
- Transcritical and absorption refrigeration systems;
- Thermal energy storage coupled with refrigeration.
We welcome contributions that address both theoretical advances and practical applications, with a focus on improving energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental compatibility. This Special Issue intends to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share insights, identify challenges, and propose solutions that align with global energy and sustainability goals.
Dr. Yanjun Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermodynamics analysis
- refrigeration cycles
- exergy efficiency
- alternative refrigerants
- absorption refrigeration systems
- waste heat recovery
- thermal energy storage
- sustainable refrigeration
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