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Vapour Absorption System - An Overview

D K Joshi

Abstract


The aim of this study was to review the past achievements in the area of vapour absorption systems, their prospective and possible guidelines for future development. Various types of vapour absorption systems and research on working fluids were discussed. Although this technology looks promising, it is still in development stage and many issues are open. With respect to the fact, this paper tried to covers all the relevant aspects for further developments of vapour absorption refrigeration system the characteristics of each cycle were assessed from the viewpoints of the ideal cycle COP (coefficient of performance) and its applications. Absorption cycles could be combined with other cycles and power generation cycles for waste heat utilization, use of renewable energy sources for performance improvement.

Highlights

  • Past achievements of vapour absorption systems analyzed.
  • Different component combinations have been studied.
  • Present work differentiates all combinations of fluids used in absorption cycle.
  • Possible future developments are underlined.

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