Performance optimization of the fridge-freezer using the differential evolution method

Namen magistrskega dela je izvedba optimizacije delovanja hladilno-zamrzovalnega aparata z uporabo metode diferenčne evolucije. Optimizirani parametri so hrup, poraba energije, temperaturni gradient in hladilna ter zamrzovalna kapaciteta. Predlagana metoda omogoča iskanje optimalnih vrtljajev kompresorja in ventilatorja hladilno-zamrzovalnega aparata. Rezultat magistrskega dela tako predstavljajo navedeni optimalni vrtljaji za različne profile delovanja hladilno-zamrzovalnega aparata in napotki, kdaj naj aparat deluje v katerem profilu. The purpose of this masters thesis is the performance optimization of the fridge-freezer using the differential evolution method. Optimized parameters are audible noise, energy consumption, temperature gradient and cooling/freezing capacity. With the proposed method we are able to search for an optimal fan and compressor rotation speeds. Result of the masters thesis are aforementioned optimal rotation speeds for different performance profiles of the fridge-freezer and instructions on when the appliance should work in which profile.