A numerical model of the thermodynamic cycle in a solar heated intermittent ammonia water absorption refrigerator | |
| Author | Chen, Yea-gong |
| Call Number | AIT SSPR no. ET-82-8 |
| Subject(s) | Thermodynamics--Tables, calculations, etc. Solar energy research Refrigerators |
| Note | A special study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Based on the theoretical thermodynamic calculations, a numerical computer model of a solar heated intermittent ammonia water refrigerator was derived to predict the distillation of ammonia and the production of ice for designs with flat plate collector having one or two glass covers, and a selective or non-selective black plate under different weather conditions. The results show that one-cover and a selective plate is the best choice giving 3.6 Kg. of ammonia and 8.0 Kg. of ice per 2lm collector area on a clear day. The optimal amount of solution in the collector to produce the maximum amount of ammonia was calculated to be the same as the amount used in the AIT experiments for average weather conditions. The average ice production under actual varying weather conditions for the best design was calculated to be 3.18 Kg. per lm2 collector area per day. |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Special Study Project Report (SSPR) |
| 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) | Exell, Robert H.B. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bhattacharya, Sribas C. ; Hertzmark, Donald I. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Taiwan Cement Corporation |
| Degree | Special Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1982 |