Abstract

We study a hybrid adsorption heat pump water heater for domestic use that comprises a water heater with dual heat sources. This water heater combines the advantages of an adsorption heat pump and a conventional gas boiler. An experimental study on the output and coefficient of performance (COP) of the system was performed under various environmental conditions, and some important conclusions and suggestions that improved the hybrid water heater system are presented. In addition, a numerical analysis for experimental results was presented by process simulation, and then the COP of the system was examined.

Recommended Citation

Dong, Lihua; Suzuki, Yuko; and Kobayashi, Noriyuki (2009) "Experimental Study on the Performance of a Hybrid Water Heater," International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering: Vol. 7: A4.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijcre/vol7/A4