Ion-exchanged and salt hydrates-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration

Cindrella, L; Dyer, A

Abstract

Solar refrigeration is the best method of utilization of solar energy due to the in-phase relationship between the availability of the solar radiation and the refrigeration requirements. Zeolites with their water content and ion-exchange capability can be used as the material for solar refrigeration. This study aims at further enhancement in the adsorption refrigeration capacity of zeolite by salt hydrate encapsulation. Ion-exchanged and salt hydrate encapsulated zeolites are prepared and characterized for their application as potential candidates in solar refrigeration. A sorption machine has been constructed with the salt-encapsulated zeolite and the results highlight the enhanced suitability of the salt-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration.

Citation

Cindrella, L., & Dyer, A. (2009). Ion-exchanged and salt hydrates-encapsulated zeolites for solar refrigeration. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 93(2), 161-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.09.057

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Mar 5, 2010
• Journal: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
• Print ISSN: 0927-0248
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 93
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 161-166
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.09.057
• Keywords: Zeolites; Salt hydrates encapsulation; Differential scanning calorimetry; Sorption machine; Coefficient of performance
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2008.09.057