Refrigeration Systems with One Adsorption Bed

Abstract

In the article, solutions of devices, using the process described by the Clapeyron diagram are analysed. The diagram characterizes the individual operation phases of a single adsorption bed. Those types of the device solutions are used, among others, for heat receiving. The basic principles describing thermal energy transfer in the single bed adsorption refrigeration system are presented. Multiple adsorption refrigeration solutions with a single adsorption bed are discussed. The solutions use different pairs, e.g., an adsorbent-adsorbate pair. The presented case study includes devices using the cyclical heat exchange during the adsorption and desorption process which are applied in the following: adsorption ice maker, adsorption air conditioning and energy storage systems, as well as solutions for heat receiving and adsorption air-heating systems. Moreover, advantages and disadvantages of the adsorption systems mentioned above are reported. Our own solution of a system with a single adsorption bed is presented. The author’s system is characterized by the possibility of using adsorption systems for both air conditioning and adsorption ice makers. The directions and tendencies of further development of the adsorption solutions for refrigeration systems are discussed.