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Experimental verification of an absorption chiller for BCHP applications.

Author(s) : PATNAIK V.

Summary

A single-effect water-lithium bromide absorption chiller has been designed and tested for low-grade waste-heat utilization. The nominal capacity of the chiller is 90 tons, and it is to be driven by water heated by both the exhaust stream and jacket water of a 615-kW natural gas reciprocating engine. Lab performance of the stand-alone chiller has matched expectations. The test data were in reasonable agreement with model predictions and are presented in this paper. The success of this cost-optimized design further substantiates the promise of thermally activated cooling equipment integrated with distributed power generation sources to meet building energy needs holistically, with a single energy-efficient and environmentally friendly package.

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  • Original title: Experimental verification of an absorption chiller for BCHP applications.
  • Record ID : 2006-1987
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2004 Winter Meeting. Volume 110, part 1 + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 2004

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