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Design theory and performance of cryogenic molecular adsorption refrigeration systemsClosed-cycle operation of molecular adsorption refrigeration systems (MARS) has been demonstrated by using thermally cycled zeolites to adsorb and desorb various gases under pressures of 20-60 atm. This paper develops three aspects of the design theory: the physical theory of molecular adsorption of small molecules such as A, N2, N2O and NH3, the design relations for closed-cycle flow for three or more compressors, and the coefficient of performance. This work is intended to demonstrate nonmechanical gas compression for various cryogenic gases than can compete with mechanical systems with a different mix of advantages and disadvantages.
Document ID
19790047009
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hartwig, W. H.
(Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Woltman, A. W.
(Texas Univ. Austin, TX, United States)
Masson, J. P.
(Texas, University Austin, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: ICEC 7; Seventh International Cryogenic Engineering Conference
Location: London
Start Date: July 4, 1978
End Date: July 7, 1978
Accession Number
79A31022
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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