摘要: |
An investigation is undertaken into the feasibility of meeting the cooling needs for commercial tractor-trailer refrigeration and transit bus air conditioning (A/C) by utilizing their own exhaust heat to drive an adsorption refrigeration system. An experimental vapor compression A/C system utilizing adsorption compression was refurbished and operated at CSULB to verify previously reported coefficient of performance (COP) and specific cooling power (SCP) values and to gain knowledge, experience, and insight into product design issues. Industry reported cooling requirements for tractor-trailers and buses, the heat available from these vehicles' exhaust gases, and the experimental systems COP and SCP were reported and used as benchmarks to establish system requirements and design concepts for a novel system proposal. Design options were considered in relation to these benchmark values and evaluated based upon their packaging volume, weight, and their relative energy input requirements. The use of refrigerants R717 (ammonia) and R134a were explored and potential sorbent bed designs were extrapolated for each. The expected reduction in emissions and fuel consumption from conventional refrigeration systems is discussed with respect to implementing the new adsorption compressor design. |