Acta Mechanica Slovaca 2025, 29(4):58-63 | DOI: 10.21496/ams.2026.006

Energy-Efficient Optimization of Refrigeration Systems for Large-Volume Cooling Applications

Waldemar Wo¼niak1, *, Micha³ S±siadek2
1 Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Instytut Inæynierii Materia³owej i Biomedycznej, Katedra Inæynierii Produkcji i Akwizycji Danych, A-11 - Budynek Dydaktyczny, prof. Z. Szafrana 4, 65-516, Zielona Góra
2 Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Wydzia³ Nauk Inæynieryjno-Technicznych, Instytut Inæynierii Mechanicznej, Katedra Mechaniki i Projektowania Maszyn, ul. prof. Z. Szafrana 4, 65-516 Zielona Góra

This work aims to analyse and optimise key parameters of refrigeration technology intended for large-capacity spaces, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, temperature stability, and operational reliability. The research focuses on identifying the factors that influence the efficiency of cooling systems, including temperature and pressure conditions, flow parameters, cooling distribution, and equipment structural layout. Through simulation models and experimental measurements, optimisation procedures are proposed to reduce energy consumption, minimise thermal losses, and increase overall system performance. The results provide recommendations for the design and operation of modern refrigeration systems to achieve sustainable and economically efficient operation in large-capacity facilities

Keywords: cooling; optimization; energy; efficiency.

Received: February 7, 2026; Revised: March 16, 2026; Accepted: April 7, 2026; Published: December 15, 2025  Show citation

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Wo¼niak, W., & S±siadek, M. (2025). Energy-Efficient Optimization of Refrigeration Systems for Large-Volume Cooling Applications. Acta Mechanica Slovaca, 29(4), 58-63. doi: 10.21496/ams.2026.006
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