Mass recovery adsorption refrigeration cycle - Improving cooling capicity

Akira Akahira, K. C.A. Alam, Yoshinori Hamamoto, Atsushi Akisawa, Takao Kashiwagi

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Abstract

The study investigates the performance of two-bed, silica gel-water adsorption refrigeration cycle with mass recovery process. The cycle with mass recovery can be driven by the relatively low temperature heat source. In an adsorption refrigeration cycle, the pressures in adsorber and desorber are different. The chiller with mass recovery process utilizes the pressure difference to enhance the refrigerant mass circulation. Cooling capacity and coefficient of performance (COP) were calculated by cycle simulation computer program to analyze the influences of operating conditions. The mass recovery cycle was compared with conventional cycle such as the single stage adsorption cycle in terms of cooling capacity and COP. The results show that the cooling capacity of mass recovery cycle is superior to that of conventional cycle and the mass recovery process is more effective for low regenerating temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)225-234
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Refrigeration
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2004
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanical Engineering

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