Sustainable cooling research using activated carbon adsorbents and their environmental impact

Ahmed M. Elsayed*, Hassan J. Dakkama, Saad Mahmoud, Raya Al-Dadah, Waseem Kaialy

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Abstract

Conventional vapour compression system is one of the most utilized cycles in refrigeration and airconditioning systems, due to its compact size, the relatively low running cost, the high coefficient ofperformance and the wide range of the operating temperatures. Nevertheless, the system suffers fromthe high initial cost and the high-energy consumption. Unlike the vapour compression cycle, adsorptionheat pumps have the advantage of utilizing waste heat reducing the energy consumption and the carbonemissions. Activated carbon is a porous adsorbent material that can be efficiently used in low temperatureadsorption refrigeration systems. This chapter reviews the recent developments in the compact adsorptioncooling systems using activated carbon regarding the enhancement of the material properties, thedesign of the sustainable adsorption systems and their environmental and cost perspectives.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Environmental Materials Science for Sustainability
PublisherIGI Global
Pages186-221
Number of pages36
ISBN (Electronic)9781522519720
ISBN (Print)1522519718, 9781522519713
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Dec 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • General Environmental Science
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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