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The main aim is to review and synthesize recent advancements in vapour compression systems to enhance energy performance in air conditioning.

February 28, 2026EnergiesOpen Access

Recent Advancements in Design and Energy Performance of Vapour Compression Systems for Air Conditioning in Buildings: A Review

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HKHussein A. Al KhiroUniversity of Nottingham RBRabah BoukhanoufUniversity of Nottingham

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This review highlights advancements in vapour compression systems for air conditioning, suggesting innovative strategies for improved energy performance.

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The main aim is to review and synthesize recent advancements in vapour compression systems to enhance energy performance in air conditioning.
Critical review of literature on vapour compression cycles
Structured around five thematic pathways: refrigerant strategies, cycle modifications, hybrid systems, heat exchanger innovations, and control optimizations
Introduces a framework linking constraints to technological strategies
No single technology universally optimizes performance; improvements rely on combinations of strategies tailored to specific contexts
Most successful enhancements are aligned with temperature and climate conditions
A synthesis framework was developed to connect performance gains to operating constraints

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Khiro et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287690a974eb0d3c030bd https://doi.org/10.3390/en19051166

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This review highlights advancements in vapour compression systems for air conditioning, suggesting innovative strategies for improved energy performance.

Recent Advancements in Design and Energy Performance of Vapour Compression Systems for Air Conditioning in Buildings: A Review

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