This study is among the several works conducted by the authors with regard
to technico-economic optimization of refrigerating machines. The most diffi
cult part is the gathering of technico-economical data and the development
of cost correlations. The tool presented in this work will be used for an o
ptimization based on irreversibilities and cost minimization, since irrever
sibilities have a direct impact on the operating cost. (C) 1999 Elsevier Sc
ience Ltd. All rights reserved.