P-45 Mathematical Modeling of a Regenerator Heat Exchanger Utilizing Phase Change Material

Fluctuations in available thermal energy reduce performance of absorption refrigeration systems, and a regenerator is a heat exchanger designed to absorb such fluctuations and keep the efficiency of the system high and steady. It is advantageous to stabilize operating heat intake by incorporating latent heat storage using phase change materials. A general mathematical and simulation model of a regenerator was conceived, and we are currently studying how to incorporate phase change material into the model. The model will be used for optimization and design of heat exchangers predicting performance through computational simulation