Design challenges in absorption chillers

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Mechanical Engineering

OSTI ID:118754

Herold, K E ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States). Center for Environmental Engineering

Improvements in water/lithium-bromide absorption are reviving the popularity of this environmentally friendly cooling technology. Water chillers using a water/lithium-bromide (LiBr) absorption cycle represent a well-established technology that was pioneered in the US in the 1950s and is currently undergoing a resurgence in market demand. Although it is not the most economic choice for all applications, absorption technology is economical in areas with high electric power costs and low gas costs, as well as in many urban areas, which have significant time-of-use rates for electric power.

• OSTI ID: 118754
• Journal Information: Mechanical Engineering, Journal Name: Mechanical Engineering Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 117; ISSN MEENAH; ISSN 0025-6501
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
AIR CONDITIONERS
DESIGN
LOAD MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT