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Using the Venturi Effect to Optimize the Efficiency of an Air Conditioner Condenser

CSEF · 2019 Applied Mechanics & Structures

Patrick H. Benz, II, Andrew J. Frohling · San Marcos Senior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

Overview

Objectives The objective of this project is to create a way to move air more efficiently using the Venturi effect by a data driven design of optimizing venturi structures. Methods We used various tube dimensions, a fan and a DC power supply. We created a system in which air is moved via a fan and is accelerated through fluid mechanics principles of the venturi effect. Results By optimizing 4 independent variables, our system of fluid movement was 6% more efficient than that of a high efficiency residential 2 ton air conditioner. Conclusions We built a structure for moving fluid(air) that is more efficient than that of a standard air conditioner. Using our measurements of the ideal dimensions of the variables of our system, one would be able to create a significantly more efficient air conditioner condenser.

Summary statement

Our project uses a fluid physics principle in order to reinvent the structure of an air conditioner, making it more energy efficient

Help received

My partner and I designed the experiment ourselves but received help understanding the concept of the Venturi effect as well as giving us a DC power supply from out mentor, Pat Benz.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2019 Applied Mechanics & Structures · Entry S0303

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