Locomotive driver cabin adsorption air-conditioner

High energy efficiency desiccant assisted automobile air-conditioner and its temperature and humidity control system

“…Recently, air conditioners with small energy loss and low environmental hazard are required, and a number of interesting studies have been reported for building air conditioners and automobile air conditioners [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. In the studies, various methods were discussed for decreasing energies and environmental hazard based on thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, and optimal conditions were found experimentally [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].…”

“…In the studies, various methods were discussed for decreasing energies and environmental hazard based on thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, and optimal conditions were found experimentally [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Recently, theoretical and numerical approaches were also given [9][10][11][12].…”

Modelling and Optimization of an Adsorption Cooling System for Automotive Applications

“…This can be achieved by estimating the cooling capacity and thermal efficiency limits, having as final goal a commercially attractive system, potentially able to compete with traditional air conditioning designs within the market. Research groups in China [3][4][5][6][7][8], Japan [9], The Netherlands [10], Italy [11] and…”

“…Jiangzhou et al [5] developed an adsorption air conditioning system to produce chilled water for the fan coils of a locomotive driver cabin. The system was driven by exhaust heat from the engine.…”

“…In a subsequent study, Lu et al [6] carried out an experimental test with an adsorption air conditioner similar to the one proposed by Jiangzhou et al [5] under real operating conditions. The adsorption system was installed in a locomotive and tested under different running conditions.…”