摘要 |
<p>A method is provided of operating an adsorption refrigeration system. The system comprises a primary adsorption pump (2) which is arranged in communication with a primary chamber (3) containing coolant, a secondary adsorption pump (6) and a high fluid impedance conduit (7) which places the secondary adsorption pump (6) and primary chamber (3) into communication. The method comprises saturating the primary (2) and secondary (6) adsorption pumps with coolant whilst each pump is at its respective operational temperature. The pumps are then heated above their operational temperatures to desorb the coolant such that the coolant pressure in the primary chamber and the secondary adsorption pump substantially equalises through the conduit (7) whilst the primary chamber (3) is cooled. The secondary adsorption pump is then cooled causing coolant gas to be adsorbed and therefore a reduction in temperature and pressure of the coolant in the primary chamber is effected. The primary adsorption pump is then cooled to an operational temperature causing adsorption of the coolant and therefore a reduction in temperature and pressure of the coolant in the primary chamber.</p> |