Dynamic modelling of a biomass fuelled intermittent absorption ice making machine for remote rural areas | |
| Author | Wynn, Kyaw |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ET-84-2 |
| Subject(s) | Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery Biomass energy |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources & Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A detailed dynamic model of a biomass fueled aqua-ammonia intermittent absorption refrigerator is reported. Biomass fuel feeding rate is the required input. Generator temperature, Ice Box temperature, Ammonia distilled rate, ammonia vaporization rate and effect of mass inertia of the various components can be predicted. A computerized ideal mathematical model is also presented. The programs are written in FORTRAN IV computing language. State point temperatures, pressures, ammonia concentrations, enthalpies, mass and efficiency of the cycle can be predicted. All the units are expressed in SI Units. Effects of ambient temperature changes is also presented. Experimental determination of relevant heat transfer data and Economic Evaluation are also included. Sensitivity analysis on the economic parameters is investigated. The Economic Evaluation showed that the Payback Period is about three years based on the city price of ice. Finally, several recommendations for future investigations are made. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Saunier, G.Y.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Reddy, T. A. ;Bhattacharya, Sribas C.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | EEC (Commission of the European Communities); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |