A novel double heat pipe type adsorber, which uses compound adsorbent of CaCl2 and expanded graphite to improve the adsorption performance, is designed. The double heat pipes are integrated into the adsorbers in order to solve the problem of the corrosion between seawater and the steel adsorber...

Adsorption refrigeration and heat pump systems have been considered as important means for the efficient use of low-grade thermal energy of 60–150°C. Sorption systems are merely thermodynamic systems based on heat exchangers, and therefore a good design to optimize heat and mass transfer with...

As a kind of distributed energy system, internal-combustion-engine-based cogeneration system is attracting increasing attentions for its environmental friendly and economic qualities. Some problems are encountered in the application, such as jacket water temperature control and the...

Absorption refrigeration technology has attracted more and more interests due to its advantages such as making good use of low grade thermal energy and using environmental friendly refrigerants. The internal heat recovery capacity of an ammonia water absorption refrigeration system has...