Abstract
In this chapter, the application of energy and exergy analyses to absorption cooling is described. Absorption cooling (refrigeration) technology represents an attractive alternative to the vapor-compression cooling from the perspectives of energy diversification and environmental protection. Absorption cooling systems use low-grade or waste thermal energy to provide cooling, and do not require a compressor. Common sources of low-grade thermal energy are solar thermal systems and low-temperature geothermal resources. Half effect, single effect, and double effect absorption cooling systems are commonly available, although triple and quadruple effect systems are investigated. We examine in detail a quadruple effect absorption cooling system in this chapter, and energy and exergy analyses of single, double, triple, and quadruple effect absorption cooling systems are presented.
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