Co- and tri-generation system based on absorption refrigeration cysle: a review

ABSTRACT

Absorption refrigeration system is a heat-driven refrigeration system, which has a good application prospect in co- and tri-generation system, and is of great significance to energy conservation and emission reduction. In this paper, the combined power and cold system the combined power and cooling system and the combined cold cooling, heat, and power system based on absorption refrigeration are reviewed. Working fluid of absorption refrigeration cycle, different configurations, system performance, main application fields, and economic considerations of co- and tri-generation systems were focused in this review. This paper will be useful for the researchers to have a more comprehensive understanding of the application and development prospect of co- and tri-generation systems based on Absorption Refrigeration Cycle.