A general thermodynamic model for absorption chillers: Theory and experiment

J. M. Gordon; Kim Choon Ng

doi:10.1016/0890-4332(95)90038-1

A general thermodynamic model for absorption chillers: Theory and experiment

J. M. Gordon^*, Kim Choon Ng

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A general thermodynamic model for cooling devices is derived and applied to absorption chillers. Observing that finite-rate mass transfer dominates irreversibilities in absorption chillers, we derive how chiller coefficient of performance should depend on cooling rate and key system variables. Model predictions are compared against performance data from journal articles, manufacturer catalogue data, and our own experimental measurements, with favourable results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	73-83
Number of pages	11
Journal	Heat Recovery Systems and CHP
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0890-4332(95)90038-1
State	Published - Jan 1995
Externally published	Yes

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