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Absorbers in the open absorption system

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  • Westerlund, L.
  • Dahl, J.

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This paper describes an experimental study of four different absorber designs in this type of system: cross-current and counter-current packed-bed absorbers, the spray absorber and fluid-bed absorber. In a laboratory pilot, plant, working lines for the absorbers were determined under adiabatic conditions. The influences of internal solution flow, gas flow, pressure drop and dissipation are discussed. The working lines represent the efficiency for each absorber. The highest performance occurs with the packed-bed absorbers, followed by the fluid-bed absorber and finally the spray absorber. For open absorption systems in air-conditioning applications (small scale), the cross-current absorber is preferable, and for industrial utilization (large scale) the fluid-bed absorber should be chosen.

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  • Westerlund, L. & Dahl, J., 1994. "Absorbers in the open absorption system," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 48(1), pages 33-49.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:48:y:1994:i:1:p:33-49
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    1. Johansson, L. & Westerlund, L., 2000. "Energy efficient bio fuel drying with an open absorption system Parameter study in order to reduce investment costs," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 67(3), pages 231-244, November.
    2. Johansson, L. & Westerlund, L., 2001. "Energy savings in indoor swimming-pools: comparison between different heat-recovery systems," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 70(4), pages 281-303, December.
    3. Westerlund, Lars & Hermansson, Roger & Fagerström, Jonathan, 2012. "Flue gas purification and heat recovery: A biomass fired boiler supplied with an open absorption system," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 96(C), pages 444-450.
    4. Anderson, Jan-Olof & Westerlund, Lars, 2011. "Surplus biomass through energy efficient kilns," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 88(12), pages 4848-4853.
    5. Anderson, Jan-Olof & Westerlund, Lars, 2014. "Improved energy efficiency in sawmill drying system," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 113(C), pages 891-901.
    6. Johansson, L & Westerlund, L, 2000. "An open absorption system installed at a sawmill," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 25(11), pages 1067-1079.

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