196 Pages
by CRC Press

This book is the result of a long-term co-operative research and professional development programme between the Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas (IIE), Mexico, and the University of Salford, UK. It provides the design basis for the fabrication of small and large scale commercial absorption heat pump systems, and includes a comprehensive treatment of the economics of heat pump systems. It... Read more
Preface. Introduction. Design Basis for Mechanical Vapour Compression Heat Pump Systems. Design Basis for Absorption Heat Pumps Operating with Water/Salt Working Pairs. An Experimental Mechanical Vapour Compression Heat Pump Assisted Effluent Purification Unit. An Experimental Absorption Heat Pump Assisted Effluent Purification Unit. Economics of Heat Pump Systems. Alternative Purification Systems and the Future Potential for Heat Pump Technology. Appendices. Index.

Biography

F A Holland *Decd*, C.L. Heard, F.A. Holland, S. Santoyo, J. Siqueitos

To anyone interested in research or developments in heat-pump assisted water purification, this volume would prove invaluable. The text is clearly written and unambiguous and each chapter is well referenced with up-to-date publications and bibliography. A comprehensive index is also provided. - Applied Energy