Study of the hyperabsorption-cycle heat pumps
Abstract
The conventional absorption cycle has been commercialized for at least 30 to 40 years and has played a significant role in current development of gas fired, absorption type heat pumps for residential applications. The major inherent limitation of the conventional absorption cycle is its relatively low coefficient of performance (COP) even under the best conditions. This report presents a preliminary assessment of a radically new cycle, termed the "Hyperabsorption' cycle, which uses saturated salt solutions (three phases present). Literature data on fluid systems, cycle formulation and conceptualization and performance calculations are presented.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- March 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983igt..rept.....Z
- Keywords:
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- Absorbers (Equipment);
- Absorption Cooling;
- Heat Pumps;
- Residential Energy;
- Technology Assessment;
- Absorbents;
- Air Conditioning Equipment;
- Cooling Systems;
- Product Development;
- Engineering (General)