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Novel compact sorption generators for heat pump applications

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Metcalf, Steven J., Tamainot-Telto, Zacharie and Critoph, Robert E. (2008) Novel compact sorption generators for heat pump applications. In: 9th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference 2008, Zurich, Switzerland, May 20-22, 2008

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Abstract

A new type of liquid-solid heat exchanger-reactor (carbon-ammonia) has been developed for use in adsorption cycles. It has the requirement to be of low thermal mass and also to have good heat transfer. The design solution chosen is a novel plate heat exchanger. It uses nickel brazed shims and spacers to create adsorbent layers only 4 mm thick between pairs of liquid flow channels of very low thermal mass. Prototype sorption generators have
been manufactured and are being evaluated. The design is being used in a gas-fired heat pump, intended to replace a combi-boiler in the UK or similar climate. The heat pump uses two generators operating out of phase in a regenerative cycle. The system is described. Initial heat and mass transfer experiments on the generator are
presented together with predictions of performance in the chosen application.

Item Type: Conference Item (Poster)
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > Engineering
Official Date: May 2008
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DateEvent
May 2008Published
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Conference Paper Type: Poster
Title of Event: 9th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference 2008
Type of Event: Conference
Location of Event: Zurich, Switzerland
Date(s) of Event: May 20-22, 2008

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