Absorption Chiller Models The earliest literature in modelling and simulation of absorption chillers dates back to early 1970s

with new research continually altering model arrangement and complexity in the effort to facilitate better understanding of performance of vapour absorption systems. It is not the objective of this section to explore the various model arrangements but to review the various mathematical and thermodynamic modelling approaches that have been taken in the analysis of these analyse these systems.

Review of Models for Lithium Bromide-Water working pair One of the earliest analyses for computer modelling of single stage absorption systems was done by Lansing (1976). Lansings model proposed simple expressions to aid in the calculation the various thermodynamic state points of a single effect absorption system with a standard deviation of 0.2% accuracy for lithium bromide solution concentration range between 0.50% and 0.65%. In this study, the polynomial functions defining the concentration of LiBr solution at equilibrium conditions was reduced to a first order function while the polynomial function for enthalpy was reduced to a second order function ignoring higher order terms.

Demand side management to lessen the demand for cooling is a more is a more economical way than constructing new power plants.

Lansing, F. L. (1976) Computer modelling of a single-stage lithium bromide-water absorption refrigeration unit, Deep Space Network Report JPL-Pr-42-32, p. 247.