Counterflow absorber for an absorption refrigeration system
- Lafayette, NY
An air-cooled, vertical tube absorber for an absorption refrigeration system is disclosed. Strong absorbent solution is supplied to the top of the absorber and refrigerant vapor is supplied to the bottom of the absorber to create a direct counterflow of refrigerant vapor and absorbent solution in the absorber. The refrigeration system is designed so that the volume flow rate of refrigerant vapor in the tubes of the absorber is sufficient to create a substantially direct counterflow along the entire length of each tube in the absorber. This provides several advantages for the absorber such as higher efficiency and improved heat transfer characteristics, and allows improved purging of non-condensibles from the absorber.
- Research Organization:
- CARRIER CORP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-77CS31587
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4467623
- OSTI ID:
- 865142
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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