| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 649297 | Applied Thermal Engineering | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Heat recovery from automotive engines has been predominantly for turbo-charging or for cabin heating. Studies relative to application of the recovered heat to run absorption chillers is scarce. In this project, a 10.55 kW (three ton) absorption chiller was modified for hot gas intake and matched to a 2.8 L V6 internal combustion engine. Mathematical model and experimental test results suggest that the concept is thermodynamically feasible and could significantly enhance system performance depending on part-load of the engine. However, possible challenges during transient operations as well as issues related to scalability and reliability require further investigation.
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Authors
Hugues L. Talom, Asfaw Beyene,