Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects
This article critically reviews advances and numerical modeling in absorbers and desorbers used in absorption refrigeration systems, emphasizing the applications, limitations, and future perspectives of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This study’s main contribution lies in the detailed and criti...
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| author | Suellen Cristina Sousa Alcântara José Ângelo Peixoto da Costa Alvaro Antonio Villa Ochoa Gustavo de Novaes Pires Leite Álvaro Augusto Soares Lima Héber Claudius Nunes Silva Paula Suemy Arruda Michima Igor Cavalcanti da Silveira Allysson Macário de Araújo Caldas Amín Altamirano |
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| description | This article critically reviews advances and numerical modeling in absorbers and desorbers used in absorption refrigeration systems, emphasizing the applications, limitations, and future perspectives of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This study’s main contribution lies in the detailed and critical analysis of the use of CFD in physical models of absorbers and generators of absorption chillers. In addition, several heat exchanger technologies, such as falling film, membranes, and bubbling, are addressed, highlighting CFD-based studies’ main findings and challenges. The article also explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in CFD analyses, aiming to optimize modeling and system performance. It was found that the application of CFD analyses in absorbers and desorbers of absorption systems has proven to be an essential tool for developing and optimizing these systems. Finally, research gaps were identified, especially regarding the miniaturization and optimization of these exchangers, and directions for future studies are proposed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c4b0ffeee5d483b9f34083da3dc754a2025-01-24T13:31:00ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-01-0118231410.3390/en18020314Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future ProspectsSuellen Cristina Sousa Alcântara0José Ângelo Peixoto da Costa1Alvaro Antonio Villa Ochoa2Gustavo de Novaes Pires Leite3Álvaro Augusto Soares Lima4Héber Claudius Nunes Silva5Paula Suemy Arruda Michima6Igor Cavalcanti da Silveira7Allysson Macário de Araújo Caldas8Amín Altamirano9Higher Education Course in Renewable Energy Technologies, Federal University of Piaui, Av. Campus Universitário Ministro Petrônio Portella–Ininga, Teresina 64049-550, BrazilDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Luiz Freire, 500, Recife 50740-545, BrazilMechanical Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Campus Universitário-Lagoa Nova, Natal 59078-970, BrazilDepartment of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Luiz Freire, 500, Recife 50740-545, BrazilDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Cidade Universitaria, 1235, Recife 50670-901, BrazilDepartment of Higher Education Courses (DACS), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco, Av. Prof Luiz Freire, 500, Recife 50740-545, BrazilFederal Institute of Technology of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58015-435, BrazilLaboratoire du Froid et des Systèmes Energétiques et Thermiques (Lafset), Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, 75003 Paris, FranceThis article critically reviews advances and numerical modeling in absorbers and desorbers used in absorption refrigeration systems, emphasizing the applications, limitations, and future perspectives of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This study’s main contribution lies in the detailed and critical analysis of the use of CFD in physical models of absorbers and generators of absorption chillers. In addition, several heat exchanger technologies, such as falling film, membranes, and bubbling, are addressed, highlighting CFD-based studies’ main findings and challenges. The article also explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in CFD analyses, aiming to optimize modeling and system performance. It was found that the application of CFD analyses in absorbers and desorbers of absorption systems has proven to be an essential tool for developing and optimizing these systems. Finally, research gaps were identified, especially regarding the miniaturization and optimization of these exchangers, and directions for future studies are proposed.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/314absorption refrigerationabsorbers and desorberscomputational fluid dynamics (CFD) |
| spellingShingle | Suellen Cristina Sousa Alcântara José Ângelo Peixoto da Costa Alvaro Antonio Villa Ochoa Gustavo de Novaes Pires Leite Álvaro Augusto Soares Lima Héber Claudius Nunes Silva Paula Suemy Arruda Michima Igor Cavalcanti da Silveira Allysson Macário de Araújo Caldas Amín Altamirano Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects Energies absorption refrigeration absorbers and desorbers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) |
| title | Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects |
| title_full | Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects |
| title_fullStr | Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects |
| title_short | Critical Review of Advances and Numerical Modeling in Absorbers and Desorbers of Absorption Chillers: CFD Applications, Constraints, and Future Prospects |
| title_sort | critical review of advances and numerical modeling in absorbers and desorbers of absorption chillers cfd applications constraints and future prospects |
| topic | absorption refrigeration absorbers and desorbers computational fluid dynamics (CFD) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/314 |
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