Adsorptive Systems for Heat Transformation and Heat Storage Applications

Larisa G Gordeeva,Yuri I Aristov

doi:10.3390/en15020617

Abstract

According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2020 [...]

Highlights

According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2020 [1], the primary energy consumption growth slowed to 1.3% last year, less than half the rate of growth in 2018 (2.8%)
The Special Issue “Adsorptive Systems for Heat Transformation and Heat Storage Applications” clearly demonstrates the increasing attention which this technology has attracted. This is due to its potential contribution to smoothing global climate changes, rational use of renewable and waste energy, and its reduced consumption of fossil fuel [30]
Another AHTS advantage is its modest consumption of electricity that is especially important in places with electricity deficit or/and high costs of electricity

Summary

Introduction

According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2020 [1], the primary energy consumption growth slowed to 1.3% last year, less than half the rate of growth in 2018. Fossil fuel (oil, coal, and gas) remains the major primary energy source with a total share of 84%, leading to the growth by 0.5% of carbon emissions from energy use. A total share of renewables (solar, wind, biofuel) of 5.0% was very modest, it increased by a record amount, accounting for over 40% of the growth in primary energy in 2019. Adsorption heat transformation and storage (AHTS) is gaining more and more attention in the scientific community as an emerging, environmentally benign technology utilizing renewable heat sources for cooling and heating. Systems for Heat Transformation and Heat Storage Applications” aimed to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art technology in the AHTS field. The main aspects of AHTS technology were covered in this SI, including: Development of novel and optimization of known AHTS applications and cycles. We describe and briefly analyze the contributions in this SI, following this classification

Development of Novel and Optimization of Known AHTS Applications and Cycles

Rational Design of New Adsorbents and Testing of Alternative Working Fluids

Optimization of System Design and Performance

Findings

Conclusions