Thermodynamic analysis of a three-fluid absorption refrigeration machine

This thesis investigates the three-fluid absorption refrigeration system operating on lowgrade (heat) energy. In particular the temperature-time response of the various components of a domestic size absorption unit were investigated with respect to the pressure of hydrogen in the system under varying power input. Design modifications of the boiler, lift tube, vapour-liquid separator and heat exchanger were made while maintaining the same principle of operation.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Zulu, Andrew

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Vicatos, George

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5445

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5445