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Development of a Code for the Simulation of Absorption Refrigerating Machines

Research Project

Project/Area Number 60850037
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Developmental Scientific Research

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Thermal engineering
Research InstitutionThe University of Tokyo

Principal Investigator

SAITO Takamoto  The Univ. of Tokyo, Professor, 工学部, 教授 (40010681)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) 永岡 義一  東京ガス株式会社, 技術研究所, 課長
HIHARA Eiji  The Univ. of Tokyo, Associate Professor, 工学部, 助教授 (00156613)
NAGAOKA Yoshikazu  Tokyo Gas Co.Ltd, Senior Researcher
Project Period (FY) 1985 – 1986
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1986)
Budget Amount *help
¥5,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,500,000)
Fiscal Year 1986: ¥1,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,500,000)
Fiscal Year 1985: ¥4,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,000,000)
KeywordsAbsorption Refrigerating Machine / Static Characteristics / Optimal Operation / 省エネルギー / 臭化リチウム水溶液
Research Abstract

For the purpose of improving the response to cooling load variations and the part load characteristics, the simulation code for a double-effect absorption refrigerating machine was developed, and the optimal operation method was investigated. The test machine was designed to be able to control energy input and weak solution flow rate continuously. It is composed of a gas-fired high-temperature generator, a separator, a low-temperature generator, an absorber, a condenser, an evaporator, and high- and low-temperature heat exchangers. The working fluid was Lithium Bromide and water solution. The standard output was 80 kW. Based on the experimental data, a simulation model of the static characteristics was developed. The experiments and simulation analysis indicate that there is an optimal weak solution flow rate which maximizes the coefficient of performance under any given cooling load condition. The optimal condition is closely related to the refrigerant steam flow rate flowing from the … More separator to the high-temperature heat exchanger with the intermediate solution.
Because the heat capacity of absorption refrigerating machines is large compared with vapor compression refrigerating machines, the dynamic characteristics at the change in cooling load conditions are a problem to be improved. The control method of energy input and of weak solution flow rate following cooling load variations was investigated. As the changes in cooling load and cooling capacity are moderate, the optimal operation conditions corresponding to the cooling load can be estimated with steady state characteristics. If the relation between the cooling load and the optimal operation conditions is well known, a feed forward control can be employed. In this report a new control algorithm, which is called MOL (Multi-variable Open Loop) control, is proposed. Comparing the MOL control with the conventional chilled water outlet temperature proportional control, the MOL control enables the smooth changes in cooling capacity and the reduction in fuel consumption. Less

Report

(2 results)
  • 1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • 1985 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (8 results)

All Other

All Publications (8 results)

  • [Publications] 飛原英治: 日本冷凍協会論文集.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 飛原英治: 日本冷凍協会論文集.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Eiji HIHARA: 17th International Congress for Refrigeration, IIR. (1987)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Yoshikazu NAGAOKA: 17th International Congress for Refrigeration, IIR. (1987)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Eiji Hihara: "Modeling and Control of a Double-Effect Absorption Refrigerating Machine (1st Report: Modeling of the Static Characeristics)" Transactions of the Japanese Association of Refrigeration.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Eiji Hihara: "Modeling and Control of a Double-Effect Absorption Refrigerating Machine (2nd Report: A Multi-variable Control Following the Cooling Load Variations)" Transactions of the Japanese Association of Refrigeration.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Eiji Hihara: "Modeling and Control of a Double-Effect Absorption Refrigerating Machine (Part 1: Model Analysis)" 17th International Congress for Refrigeration.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Yoshikazu Nagaoka: "Modeling and Control of a Double-Effect Absorption Refrigerating Machine (Part 2: Experimental Research)" 17th International Congress for Refrigeration.

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1986 Final Research Report Summary

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