Abstract
For the purpose of impoving the response to cooling load variations and the part load characteristics, the optimal operation of a double-effect absorption refrigerating machine was investigated. The test machine was designed to be able to control energy input and weak solution flow rate continuously. It is composed of a gas-fired high-temperature generator, a separator, a low-temperature generator, an absorber, a condenser, an evaporator, and high- and low-temperature heat exchangers. The working fluid is Lithium Bromide and water solution. The standard output is 80 kW. Based on the experimental data, a simulation model of the static characteristics was developed. The experiments and simulation analysis indicate that there is an optimal weak solution flow rate which maximizes the coefficient of performance under any given cooling load condition. The optimal condition is closely related to the refrigerant steam flow rate flowing from the separator to the high temperature heat exchanger with the medium solution.
The heat transfer performance of heat exchangers in the components influences the COP. The change in the overall heat transfer coefficient of absorber has much effect on the COP compared to other components.
