The cycle time optimization of a novel dual evaporator type three-bed adsorption chiller

Takahiko Miyazaki, Masato Takaku, Yuki Ueda, Atsushi Akisawa

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Abstract

The novel, dual evaporator type three-bed adsorption chiller was proposed for the enhancement of the performance of adsorption chillers. The chiller is equipped with two evaporators, three adsorbent beds, and a condenser. The evaporators work at different pressure levels, which enhances the working range of the adsorbate concentration. It was predicted that the specific cooling capacity and the coefficient of performance of the dual evaporator type three-bed adsorption chiller enhanced by 50% and by 70%, respectively, compared with the conventional, two-bed single-stage adsorption chiller at the same operating conditions. The aim of the study was to further increase the specific cooling capacity of the dual evaporator type three-bed adsorption chiller by the optimization of the operating conditions. It is known that the cooling capacity of adsorption chillers can be maximized by the optimal cycle time. In the study, the particle swarm optimization was applied to the simulation of the dual evaporator type three-bed adsorption chiller and the optimal cycle time of the chiller was found. The results showed that the performance improvement by the optimization was significant in the case of driving heat source temperature under 75°C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, ACRA 2010 - Green Breeze from Asia
Subtitle of host publicationFrontiers of Refrigerants, Heat Transfer and System
PublisherJapan Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering (JSRAE)
ISBN (Electronic)9781634391252
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Green Breeze from Asia: Frontiers of Refrigerants, Heat Transfer and System, ACRA 2010 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: Jun 7 2010Jun 9 2010

Publication series

Name5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, ACRA 2010 - Green Breeze from Asia: Frontiers of Refrigerants, Heat Transfer and System

Other

Other5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Green Breeze from Asia: Frontiers of Refrigerants, Heat Transfer and System, ACRA 2010
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period6/7/106/9/10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)
  • Environmental Engineering

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