THERMAL SCIENCE

International Scientific Journal

Jerko M. Labus

,

Joan Carles Bruno

,

Alberto Coronas

REVIEW ON ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY WITH EMPHASIS ON SMALL CAPACITY ABSORPTION MACHINES

ABSTRACT
The aim of this paper is to review the past achievements in the field of absorption systems, their potential and possible directions for future development. Various types of absorption systems and research on working fluids are discussed in detail. Among various applications, solar cooling and combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) are identified as two most promising applications for further development of absorption machines. Under the same framework, special attention is given to the small capacity absorption machines and their current status at the market. Although this technology looks promising, it is still in development and many issues are open. With respect to that fact, this paper covers all the relevant aspects for further development of small capacity absorption machines.
KEYWORDS
absorption, chiller, small capacity, solar cooling, CCHP
PAPER SUBMITTED: 1970-01-01
PAPER REVISED: 2013-03-22
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2013-04-04
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2013-04-13
DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI120319016L
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THERMAL SCIENCE YEAR 2013, VOLUME 17, ISSUE Issue 3, PAGES [739 - 762]
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