Experimental evaluation of a 1.x-effect ejector-absorption refrigeration system. (5th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yan, Xiaona; Shi, Yuqi; Wang, Lin; Hong, Daliang; Chen, Guangming
• Is Part Of: Applied thermal engineering. Volume 157(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07-05
• Subjects: Absorption refrigeration -- 1.x effect -- Ejector-absorption combined -- Experimental; Heat engineering -- Periodicals; Heating -- Equipment and supplies -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 621.40205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.113738
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-4311

Abstract

Highlights: 1.X-effect ejection-absorption experimental rig was experimental studied. The system's external parameters were experimentally studied. A 30.0% higher COP than single-effect cycle. High generation temperature 20 °C lower than double effect system. Abstract: In this paper, a 1.x-effect (hybrid ejector-absorption refrigeration working between single-effect and double-effect) cycle is evaluated experimentally. Through the use of the ejector, the external heat sources' grade is reduced. Part of the refrigerant vapor at the outlet of the low-pressure generator is directly entrained by the refrigerant vapor from the outlet of the high-pressure generator to the condenser. The system with 10 kW cooling load is experimentally studied. The COP of the system is 30.0% higher than a single-effect absorption refrigeration system, and generation temperature is at least 20 °C lower than a double-effect absorption refrigeration system.