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Performance evaluations of lithium chloride and lithium bromide for absorber design applications in the open cycle absorption refrigeration system.

Author(s) : KIM K. J., AMEEL T. A., WOOD B. D.

Summary

Both lithium chloride and lithium bromide solutions were considered for potential use in a solar driven open cycle absorption refrigeration system A vertical falling film absorber was proposed and built to evaluate the performance of lithium chloride and lithium bromide as an absorbent. In general, lithium bromide outperformed lithium chloride in terms of effective absorption rate. Based upon experimental results, the required absorber area was estimated for both lithium chloride and lithium bromide. Lithium chloride leads to a larger absorber area. The cost for the required solution storage for 3 ton cooling capacity of this system was found to be high for both lithium chloride and lithium bromide. The pumping cost was estimated to be less than 0.1 kilowatt for both.

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  • Original title: Performance evaluations of lithium chloride and lithium bromide for absorber design applications in the open cycle absorption refrigeration system.
  • Record ID : 1998-0867
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Ab-sorption 96. Towards sustainable technologies. Proceedings./ Ab-sorption 96. Vers les technologies durables. Comptes rendus.
  • Publication date: 1996/09/17
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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