Adsorption Chilling Waste Heat Recovery

[GWalker]

Can an adsorption chiller be used in a standard NH3 vapor compression refrigeration system before the condensers? The thought behind this is to use the hot NH3 gas to be the heat source for the adsorption chiller, which can then produce chilled water for other areas in the plant.

If this is not feasible, what are the main hurdles?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

[Magoo]

The idea probably has potential, depending on load profiles, utilizing common water cooling tower.
The capital expenditure and recovery will possibly scare most clients off.

[mad fridgie]

I have often thought of a similar process, I would look a TVR system much lower capital cost. Not quite as efficient, but its a question of finding the balance. (all recovery options)

[GWalker]

Thanks for the replys Magoo and mad fridgie! I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers