Development of a Residential Gas-Fired Absorption Double-Effect Air Conditioner/Heater. Phase 1

摘要

Feasibility was demonstrated in Phase I of the project aimed at developing a gas-fired absorption air conditioner/heater. The system is air-cooled and therefore does not require a cooling tower; and uses conventional absorption fluids (lithium bromide/water) in an efficient double-effect cycle not previously applied to residential systems. This economically attractive system is designed to provide simplified installation and low combustion emissions. Activities focused on cycle definition, computer simulation, preliminary system/component configuration, and evaporator-absorber proof-of-principle tests.