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Metal hydride heat pumps.

Summary

Metal hydride heat pumps are chemical heat pumps, which do not use conventional refrigerants such as CFCs. Instead, they use hydrogen as a working fluid. The paper presents the basic underlying theory and operating principles of a this heat pump, this includes characterization of the thermodynamic properties of metal hydrides and cycle representations on Van't Hoff and pressure-composition-temperature diagrams. The design and operating parameters affecting heat pump performance are also discussed. A performance index for an metal hydride heat pump, which allows comparison with other systems is presented. Current research works, research needs, and further developments are also discussed.

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Details

  • Original title: Metal hydride heat pumps.
  • Record ID : 1996-3697
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Refrigeration, Climate Control and Energy Conservation.
  • Publication date: 1996/02/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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