Magnetic Field Enhancement in Ammonia-Water Absorption Refrigeration Systems

Absorption enhancement has been considered as an effective way of improving coefficient of performance (COP) of refrigeration systems and magnetic enhancement is one of these methods. A model of magnetic field enhancement in ammonia-water absorption systems is presented in this paper. A numerical model using finite difference scheme was developed based on the conservation equations and mass transport relationship. Macroscopic magnetic field force was introduced in the momentum equation. The model was validated using data obtained from the literature. Changes in the physical properties of ammonia solution while absorbing both in the direction of falling film and across its thickness were investigated. The magnetic field was found to have some positive effect on the ammonia-water falling film absorption. The results indicate that absorption performance enhancement increased with magnetic intensity. The COP of simple ammonia solution absorption refrigeration system increased by 1.9% and 3.6% for magnetic induction of 1.4 and 3.0 Tesla respectively.

Performance analysis of ammonia-water absorption/compression combined refrigeration cycle

In view of different compressor adding ways in the ammonia-water absorption/compression combined refrigeration AWA /CCR cycle combining the Schulz state equation of the ammonia-water solution the theoretical analysis and calculations on two combination ways by adding the compressor in the high-pressure area and in the low-pressure area are conducted respectively.The effects of several factors including the evaporation temperature Te heat-source temperature Th as well as the cooling water temperature Tw on the equivalent heat consumption in compression qCW heat consumption in absorption qG and the system coefficient of performance COP are analyzed under the two combination configurations.The results show that the effect of the equivalent heat consumption in compression on the COP is less than that of the heat consumption in absorption.Besides the compressor set in the high-pressure area uses more energy than that in the low-pressure area. Moreover the compressor in the low-pressure area is superior to that in the high-pressure area with respect to the COP. Under the given intermediate pressure there is an optimum heat-source temperature corresponding to the maximum COP of the AWA/CCR cycle.

Computer Simulation of an Ammonia-Water Absorption Cycle for Refrigeration: Using a Distillation Tower to Replace the Generator

By using a distillation tower as the regenerator, the coefficient of performance (COP) of the ammonia-water absorption refrigeration cycle is calculated in this work. Two types of distillation towers, namely an equilibrium-stage tower with a total condenser and a packed-bed tower with a partial condenser, are used in the cycle. From the simulation results, it is found that both types of distillation towers can successfully increase the COP of the cycle due to increased ammonia concentration in the vapor phase of the ammonia-water refrigerant. It was also found that the tower equipped with a partial condenser provides higher COP than that of the tower equipped with a total condenser. The value of COP can be further increased when the generator is replaced by the packed-bed tower in this water-ammonia absorption cycle. The effects of the mass flow rate ratio of NH3/H2O, stage number, reflux ratio and energy duty of the tower on the COP of the cycle are also studied in the present paper.

Aqueous ammonia solution cooling absorption refrigeration driven by fishing boat diesel exhaust heat

A solution cooling absorption（SCA）approach is proposed to modify the aqueous ammonia absorption refrigerat-ion cycle using the strong solution from the absorber to cool the forepart of the absorption in the cycle for reclaiming some portion of absorption heat.As a consequence of raised temperature at the inlet,the strong solution partially boils at the outlet of the solution heat exchanger,and diminishes the thermal heat consumption of the heat source.The calculation results show that the coefficient of performance（COP）of this modified cycle is about 28.3% higher than that of the traditional cycle under typical conditions;while the required heat transfer area of the total heat exchangers of the cycle is somewhat less than that of the traditional one.The capacity of refrigeration with the new absorption cycle is more than doubled in contrast to the adsorption scheme with an identical configuration.It is sufficient to supply a fishing boat the chilling capacity for preservation of fishing products with the modified cycle chiller driven by its diesel engine exhaust.

Thermodynamic analysis of simplified dual-pressure ammonia-water absorption power cycle

A simplified dual-pressure ammonia-water absorption power cycle(DPAPC-a) using low grade energy resources is presented and analyzed.This cycle uses turbine exhaust heat to distill the basic solution for desorption.The structure of the cycle is simple which comprises evaporator,turbine,regenerator(desorber),absorber,pump and throttle valves for both diluted solution and vapor.And it is of high efficiency,because the working medium has large temperature difference in evaporation and small temperature difference in absorptive condensation,which can match the sensible exothermal heat resource and the cooling water simultaneously.Orthogonal calculation was made to investigate the influence of the working concentration,the basic concentration and the circulation multiple on the cycle performance,with 85-110 ℃ heat resource and 20-32 ℃ cooling water.An optimum scheme was given in the condition of 110 ℃ sensitive heat resource and 20 ℃ cooling water,with the working concentration of 0.6,basic concentration of 0.385,and circulation multiple of 5.The thermal efficiency and the power recovery efficiency are 8.06 % and 6.66%,respectively.The power recovery efficiency of the DPAPC-a is 28.8% higher than that of the steam Rankine cycle(SRC) and 12.7% higher than that of ORC(R134a) under the optimized situation.

Thermodynamic and Experimental Analysis of an Ammonia-Water Absorption Chiller

A single stage ammonia-water absorption chiller with complete condensation is designed, built and tested. The apparatus is designed for a cooling capacity of 2814 W, which is obtained using electric heater as heating source. The thermodynamic models have been derived using the First and Second Laws. Calculated results are compared with experimental data. The results show that the cooling capacity of experimental apparatus is found between 1900 and 2200 W with the actual coefficient of performance (COP) between 0.32 and 0.36. The contribution of the components to internal entropy production is analyzed. It shows that the larger irreversibility is caused by spanning the largest temperature and dissipated thermal energy by heat transfer losses at the generator and evaporator. In the experimentation, the low pressure is lower than the designed value. This is a consequence of a large capacity in the falling film absorber which performs as expected. This decreases the evaporation pressure, and the evaporating temperature could be reduced to the designed value.

Thermodynamic Calculation and Analysis of Biomass Energy Applied in the NH_3/He Absorption Refrigeration System

[Objective] The study aimed to discuss the factors influencing the application of shaping biomass energy in the NHJHe absorption re- frigeration system. [ Method] In the NHJHe absorption refrigeration system, the thermodynamic analysis of semi-gasification furnace based on sec- tional combustion technology and absorption refrigeration system was performed. [ Result] Biomass could burn cleanly and efficiently in the semi- gasification furnace, which can reduce the environmental pollution caused by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels. The heating power of the furnace for the absorption refrigeration system could not be too high, so biomass energy and other low-grade energy can be used as heat sources, which opens up a new way for the utilization of biomass energy. [ Conclusion] Biomass energy was applied successfully in the absorption refrigera- tion system.

Exergy Analysis of a Solar Absorption Refrigeration System in Ngaoundere

In this study, the first and second laws of thermodynamics are used to analyze the performance of a single-stage absorption refrigeration system powered by solar energy. The working pair used in this study is LiBr-H2O where water (H2O) is the refrigerant and the lithium bromide (LiBr) is the absorbent. A mathematical model based on exergy analysis is applied to analyse the system performance. Temperature, enthalpy, entropy, mass flow rate and exergy loss of each component including evacuated tube solar collector are evaluated. Furthermore, the overall coefficient of performance (COPcooling) and the overall exergetic coefficient of performance (ECOPcooling) of the solar absorption system (absorption system coupled to an evacuated tube solar collector) for cooling purpose are calculated from the thermodynamic properties of the working fluids under weather conditions of Ngaoundere city, Cameroon. The calculations were done on the basis of a half hourly analysis from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The results were compared and they show that the exergy destruction highly occurs in the generator and the solar collector. The simulation results can be used for the thermodynamics optimization of solar absorption refrigeration systems.

Thermodynamic Modelling of a 10-kW Ammonia-Water Absorption Machine

Absorption chillers are cooling units usually powered by renewable energy or waste heat.Their performance generally depends on the temperatures of the heat source,the ambient and the medium to be cooled.The present work deals with the thermodynamic study of a 10 kW NH3/H2O absorption machine in order to find the COP(coefficient of performance).The first and second laws of thermodynamics were used for the operating conditions.The thermodynamic properties of the NH3/H2O mixture were determined using the EES(Engineering Equation Solver)software.The results of the simulation of the machine were validated with the results of the literature.After validation,the program was used to simulate a 10-kW NH3/H2O absorption machine for milk conservation/cold storage in northern Senegal.The simulation results of the 10-kW ammonia-water absorption machine give an acceptable COP of 0.521 with a milk storage temperature of 4°C.

Performance Optimization of a Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell/Absorption Refrigerator Hybrid System

A hybrid system that consists of a phosphoric acid fuel cell(PAFC),an absorption refrigerator and a refrigeration-space is proposed.The four-heat-source absorption refrigerator,which is driven by the waste heat produced from PAFC,provides cooling for a refrigeration-space.A numerical model is set up to analyze both the steady-state performance and transient performance considering the influences of the electrochemical and thermodynamic irreversibilities.Expressions of the equivalent power output and efficiency of the hybrid system are determined.Moreover,the transient behavior of cold-space temperature is performed and the time to reach a prescribed cold-space temperature is displayed.Thus,the operation regions of the current are optimized at different operating conditions.The results showthat in an appropriate current range,the overall power output and efficiencies of the hybrid system are enhanced.

Hydrogen absorption of LaFe_(11.5)Si_(1.5) compound under low hydrogen gas pressure

Hydrogen absorptions of LaFe11.sSi1.5 compound in 1-atm hydrogen gas at different temperatures are investigated. The hydrogen content in the hydrogenated sample does not increase with the increase of temperature of hydrogen absorption but changes complicatedly. The characteristic of first-order transition in LaFe11.sSil.5 compound is weakened after hydrogen absorption. It leads the peaks of magnetic entropy to become wider and the hysteresis loss to reduce significantly, but relative cooling power （RCP） is not changed considerably.

CFD Analysis of the Influence of Ionic Liquids on the Performances of a Refrigeration System

The falling film of an ionic liquid([EMIM][DMP]+H_(2)O)and its effect on a refrigeration system are numerically simulated in the framework of a Volume of Fluid(VOF)method(as available in the ANSYS Fluent computational platform).The properties of the liquid film and the wall shear stress(WSS)are compared with those obtained for a potassium bromide solution.Different working conditions are considered.It is noted that the ionic liquid demonstrates a better absorption capability,with a coefficient of performance(COP)of 0.55.It is proved that the[EMIM][DMP]+H_(2)O ionic liquid working substance is superior to the potassium bromide solution in terms of heat and mass transfer.

Effect of Inter-Stage Pressure on Performances of Two-Stage Transcritical CO_(2) Refrigeration Cycle with Dedicated Absorption Dual-Subcooling and Mechanical Recooling

The two-stage transcritical CO_(2) refrigeration cycle with dedicated dual-subcooling and mechanical recooling is proposed.The inter-stage pressure is critical for such cycle performances;however,it has not been studied exactly.Therefore,the research aim is to disclose the effect of inter-stage pressure on performances of the proposed cycle.The main work consists of four aspects.Firstly,the comparative study is performed to display advantages of the proposed cycle.Secondly,the key temperatures,heat and power consumptions as well as performance indicators for different inter-stage pressures are analyzed in detail,based on the parametric model.Thirdly,the optimal inter-stage pressure for different conditions is obtained by the nonlinear direct search method.Finally,the economic performance is assessed.It is found that the compressor power of the proposed cycle drops by 12%,and the working temperature lower limit is reduced by 11℃.Furthermore,it is considered that the optimal inter-stage pressure is insensitive to the heat source temperature.The novelty lies in illustrating the effect of inter-stage pressure,obtaining trends of the optimal value,and pointing out the system feasibility.The paper is favorable for design and operation optimization of the proposed system.

Analyses of an Improved Double-Absorber Absorption Refrigeration System at Low Temperatures

An auto-cascade absorption refrigeration(ACAR)system could achieve a-60℃ refrigeration temperature by low-grade heat.For an ACAR system,its performance is mainly affected by energy and mass coupling of the auto-cascade processes.A novel ACAR system with double-absorber was proposed to get higher-efficient refrigeration as low as-60℃ in this context,which used R23-R134 a-DMF(N,N-Dimethylformamide)as its working fluids.Theoretical calculation and analyses were conducted under different working conditions.From the calculated results,the new system gained a COP value 20%higher than that of an ACAR system with single-absorber under the same generating,condensing,absorbing and refrigerating temperatures.Compositions of a refrigerant mixture showed key influences on energy and mass coupling of the auto-cascade processes,and an optimal composition of the mixed refrigerants was obtained for the new ACAR system.In addition,it was clearly found that absorbing processes of the new system had great effects on energy and mass coupling of the auto-cascade processes.Based on the difference of absorbing characteristics among R23,R134 a and DMF,the absorbing processes were intensified under the different absorbing pressures.As a result,an optimal matching pressure was obtained for the new ACAR system.Energy and mass coupling of the auto-cascade processes were further optimized,and the highest COP value was obtained.The theoretical analyses showed that performance of the innovative ACAR system could be superior to that of an ACAR system with single-absorber at a refrigeration temperature from -55℃ to -60℃.

Multi-objective evolutionary optimization and thermodynamics performance assessment of a novel time-dependent solar Li-Br absorption refrigeration cycle

This research paper aims to perform dynamics analysis,3E assessment including energy,exergy,exergoeconomic,and the multiobjective evolutionary optimization on a novel solar Li-Br absorption refrigeration cycle.The research is time-dependent,owing to solar radiation variability during different timelines.Theoretically,all the necessary thermodynamic,energy,and exergy equations are applied initially.This is followed by the thermoeconomic analysis,which takes place after defining the designing variables during the thermoeconomic optimization process and is presented together with the economic relations of the system and its thermoeconomic characteristics.Furthermore,the sensitivity analysis is undertaken,the source of system inefficiency is determined,the multi-objective evolutionary optimization of the whole system is carried out,and the optimal values are compared with the primary stage.Engineering Equation Solver(EES)software has been used to accomplish comprehensive analyses.As part of the validation process,the results of the research are compared with those published previously and are found to be relatively consistent.

Thermodynamic Performances of[mmim]DMP/Methanol Absorption Refrigeration

In order to study the theoretical cycle characteristic of [mmim]DMP （1-methyl-3-methylimidazolium dimethyl- phosphate）/methanol absorption refrigeration, the modified UNIFAC group contribution model and the Wilson model are established through correlating the experimental vapor pressure data of [mmim]DMP/methanol at T= 280~370 K and methanol mole fraction x= 0.529-0.965. Thermodynamic performances of absorption refrigera- tion utilizing [mmim]DMP/methanol, LiBr/H20 and H20/NH3 are investigated and compared with each other under the same operating conditions. From the results, some conclusions are obtained as follows： 1） the circula- tion ratio of the [mmim]DMP/methanol absorption refrigeration is higher than that of the LiBr/H2O absorption refrigeration, but still can be acceptable and tolerable. 2） The COP of the [mmim]DMP/methanol absorption refrigeration is smaller than that of the LiBr/H2O absorption refrigeration, while it is higher than that of the H2O/NH3 absorption refrigeration under most operating conditions. 3） The [mmim]DMP/methanol absorption refrigeration are still available with high COP when the heat source temperature is too high to drive LiBr/H2O absorption refrigeration.

Performance Analysis and Evaluation of a Supercritical CO2 Rankine Cycle Coupled with an Absorption Refrigeration Cycle

The utilization of sensible waste heat such as flue gas and industrial surplus heat is essential for energy saving. Supercritical CO2 power generation cycle is a promising way to be used in this field. In this paper, a new supercritical CO2 Rankine cycle coupled with an absorption refrigeration cycle is proposed, which consists of a reheating supercritical CO2 cycle, a mixed-effect Li Br-H2O absorption refrigeration cycle and solar subsystem including evacuated-tube collector and a hot water storage tank. The system has four variants according to the presence or absence of solar subsystem and net cooling energy output. The thermodynamic model of the proposed system was established and its performance was evaluated. The proposed system is able to realize cascade utilization of flue gas waste heat and efficient conversion of solar energy. It has much higher thermodynamic efficiency than the reference system(i.e., the conventional supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle). Taking combined power and cooling system driven by flue gas waste heat and solar energy as an example, its thermal efficiency and exergy efficiency are 20.37% and 54.18% respectively, compared with the 14.74% and 35.96% of the reference system. Energy Utilization Diagrams(EUD) are implemented to investigate the irreversible losses and variation of the exergy destruction in the energy conversion process. Parametric analysis in two key parameters is conducted to provide guidance for the system optimal design.

Performance Analysis of an Integrated Supercritical CO_(2) Recompression/Absorption Refrigeration/Kalina Cycle Driven by Medium-Temperature Waste Heat

A novel power and cooling cogeneration system which combines a supercritical CO_(2) recompression cycle(SCRC), an ammonia-water absorption refrigeration cycle(AARC) and a Kalina cycle(KC) is proposed and investigated for the recovery of medium-temperature waste heat. The system is based on energy cascade utilization, and the waste heat can be fully converted through the simultaneous operation of the three sub-cycles. A steady-state mathematical model is built for further performance study of the proposed system. When the exhaust temperature is 505℃, it is shown that under designed conditions the thermal efficiency and exergy efficiency reach 30.74% and 61.55%, respectively. The exergy analysis results show that the main exergy destruction is concentrated in the heat recovery vapor generator(HRVG). Parametric study shows that the compressor inlet pressure, the SCRC pressure ratio, the main compressor and the turbine I inlet temperature, and the AARC generator pressure have significant effects on thermodynamic and economic performance of the combined system. The findings in this study could provide guidance for system design to achieve an efficient utilization of medium-temperature waste heat(e.g., exhaust heat from gas turbine, high-temperature fuel cells and internal combustion engine).

Integration of solid-oxide fuel cells and absorption refrigeration for efficient combined cooling,heat and power production

Combined cooling,heating and power(CCHP)systems are characterized by a substantially higher energy-utilization efficiency compared to standalone systems.In this study,an integrated system comprising a solid-oxide fuel cell(SOFC),hot-water storage tank(HWST)and absorption refrigeration(AR)cycle is considered.The SOFC model was developed in Aspen Plus®.It was used to determine the thermodynamic properties of the exhaust gas that was then used to provide heat for the HWST and to drive the AR cycle.Thermodynamic models for the AR cycles were developed in Engineering Equation Solver,considering LiBr-H2O and NH3-H2O as working fluids.The sensitivity analysis of a number of SOFC output parameters has been carried out.The most optimal case was characterized with the coefficient of performance(COP)and CCHP efficiency of 0.806 and 85.2%for the LiBr-H2O system,and 0.649 and 83.6%for the NH3-H2O system,respectively.Under such optimal operating conditions,the SOFC was characterized by the net electrical efficiency of 57.5%and the net power output of 123.66 kW.Data from the optimal solution were used to perform the thermodynamic study and sensitivity analysis to assess the influence of different absorption cycle operating conditions and to identify possible applications for the considered integrated systems.

Multiobjective-Multicriterion Decision Making for Selecting Design Scheme of an Absorption Refrigeration System

In this paper, first, a biobjective thermodynamics model of minimizing comprehensive quantity of boiler vapour consumption and maximizing thermodynamics efficiency of an absorption refrigeration system is established, solved by a multiobjective optimization method to generate a non-inferior scheme set. Then, applying fuzzy multicriterion decision method, a best compromise scheme is selected by taking account of five factors-investment, operation cost, total water consumption, compactness of apparatus and difficulty of operation and maintenance. In addition, other complex factors are considered simultaneously which can hardly be treated by classical methods. The decision thought and method in this paper is of certain universal significance to problems of scheme optimization.