Complex Compounds /Adsorption & Absorption Systems

Adsorption systems including Complex Compunds systems use a refrigerant-solid adsorbent (sorbent) pair. Refrigerant vapor adheres to the surface (or within the structure) of specialized adsorbent materials such as Complex Compounds. These materials release the refrigerant vapor when heated to high pressure and temperature, replacing a compressor in a vapor compression cycle. The following are some of our Adsorption heat pump advantages:

• Non-HFC refrigerants: zero ODP, and a low-GWP.
• Peak-demand reduction.
• Very compatible with low-temperature solar thermal systems.
• Successfully employed for residential and commercial heating and cooling systems.
• Sealed packaging with redundant safety features.
• Few moving parts.

Absorption systems use a refrigerant-absorbent working fluid pair. In these systems, the thermal energy source, e.g., solar energy, drives a heating and/or cooling cycle. The following are some of  our Adsorption heat pump advantages:

• Non-HFC refrigerants: zero ODP, and a low-GWP
• Peak-demand reduction
• For large commercial buildings, solar LiBr absorption chillers are economically attractive due to peak demand reduction and low fuel costs.
• For residential and light commercial buildings, they are excellent alternatives to gas-fired heating.
• Sealed packaging with redundant safety features.
• Few moving parts. 

What are the problems? 

• High system complexity
• High upfront cost
• Large size, weight

Based on the DOE report, residential and commercial buildings use more than 40% of the nation’s total energy and more than 70% of the electric energy consumption, resulting in an estimated annual national energy bill totaling more than $430 billion. 

At TKelvin, we believe utilizing renewable energy such as solar for heating and cooling demands of commercial and residential applications will significantly reduce U.S. energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Both Absorption and Adsorption systems can operate with renewable energy when combined with solar thermal collectors. These systems can also provide efficient service water heating. 

We have years of experince in Absorption and Adsorption Systems for cooling and heating applications. Let us help you in taking advantage of these systems for saving energy!