Thermodynamical comparison and analysis of electric compression refrigeration cycle and absorption refrigeration cycle

Applying the exergy efficiency and exergy loss analysis method, calculates and compares the exergy efficiency between the electric compression refrigeration cycle and the single-effect absorption refrigeration cycle and the exergy losses of each part of the two cycles under the typical condition. The results show that the exergy efficiency of the two cycles is basically the same when the generator temperature and the heat source temperature are appropriately selected; most part of exercy losses of the electric compression refrigeration cycle occur in the compressor, and most part of exercy losses of the single-effect absorption refrigeration cycle occur in the absorber and generator. Discusses the improving methods for the two cycles.