THERMAL SWING ADSORPTION REFRIGERATION (HEAT-PUMP)

A review of the possibilities of thermal swing adsorption processes for refrigeration and heat pumping is presented. Adsorbent-adsorbate pairs suited for such development are examined, and processes using adsorbers with or without temperature gradients are discussed. It is shown that these adsorption-based devices have significant potentials provided the heat and mass transfer rates of the adsorption/desorption steps can be enhanced. Possible ways of enhancing adsorber performances are explored.