| abstract |
The basic apparatus of the invention is a triple effect absorption cycle apparatus, comprising first, second and third generators each containing an aqueous absorption fluid and operating at successively higher temperatures; first, second and third condensers operating at successively higher temperatures, and operatively communicating with the generators; first heat exchange means cooperating between the third and second generators, and between the second condenser and first generator, for directing energy therebetween; one, two or three absorbers and one, two or three fluid loops for directing aqueous absorption fluid between absorbers and second heat exchange means for exchanging energy between aqueous absorption fluid flows in said loops; and one, two or three evaporators operatively communicating with the absorbers. The invention includes preferred aqueous absorption fluids, a heat and mass transfer additive in the absorption fluid, means for separating the additive before the fluid reaches the high temperature generator, a heat and mass transfer reservoir, and a number of different absorption fluid loop options for routing the fluid between the absorber(s) and the three generators. |