Absorption Chillers and Heat Pumps, Radermacher, Herold, Klein 9781498714341..

CRC Press

Absorption Chillers and Heat PumpsAuthor(s): Keith E. Herold, Reinhard Radermacher, Sanford A. Klein\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781498714341, 978-1498714341\nSynopsis\nSignificantly revised and updated since its first publication in 1996, Absorption Chillers and Heat Pumps, Second Edition discusses the fundamental physics and major applications of absorption chillers. While the popularity of absorption chillers began to dwindle in the United States in the late 1990s, a shift towards sustainability, green buildings and the use of renewable energy has brought about a renewed interest in absorption heat pump technology. In contrast, absorption chillers captured a large market share in Asia in the same time frame due to relative costs of gas and electricity. In addition to providing an in-depth discussion of fundamental concepts related to absorption refrigeration technology, this book provides detailed modelin.