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The feasibility of absorption chillers using low-temperature heat sources.

Author(s) : MARTIN V.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Heat-driven cooling using environmentally safe refrigerants (e.g. salt and water) is a proven thermodynamic short cut for energy-efficient cooling. There is a theoretical potential of saving half of the primary fuel needed to produce cooling as compared to conventional vapour compression technology. In this context, the lower the heat source temperature requirement, the better suited it is for solar cooling systems, for cooling production utilizing waste heat, or for combination of absorption cooling with CHP. Researchers at KTH in conjunction with industry have worked on developing low-temperature absorption technology concepts for over a decade. The results have been published in various ways and some key issues from this research are presented here, along with main conclusions and some thoughts on future R&D requirements.

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  • Original title: The feasibility of absorption chillers using low-temperature heat sources.
  • Record ID : 2006-2004
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: www.heatpumpcentre.org/IEA HPC Newsl. - vol. 24 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2006

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