Presentation of a prototype absorption boiler. The features and possible developments of the system

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Congress of the Association Technique de l'Industrie du Gaz en France; ()

OSTI ID:5495639

Meyer, M

Tests on an absorption-type space-heating boiler confirmed that the absorption principle holds promise as a means of recovering the heat energy in the water vapor of the combustion products at a temperature much higher than allowed in current condensation-boiler designs. The system is basically a conventional boiler with an added lithium-bromide absorption circuit. Because the absorbent separates the water from the rest of the stack gases, the condensate is less acidic - and thus not as corrosive - as that produced in other condensing systems. However, because the complex structure of the recuperator poses significant maintenance problems, the absorption heating system would probably be most practical in large multifamily or industrial space-heating applications.

• Research Organization: Gaz de France, Paris
• OSTI ID: 5495639
• Report Number(s): CONF-8209253-
• Journal Information: Congress of the Association Technique de l'Industrie du Gaz en France; (), Conference: 99. congress of the Association Technique de I'Industrie du Gaz en France, Paris, France, 21 Sep 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: French

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HEAT RECOVERY
BUILDINGS
ENERGY RECOVERY
HEATING
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
TESTING
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