THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF ABSORPTION-REFRIGERATION CYCLES USING THE 2ND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS METHOD

The paper provides an easy to follow description of the second law (of thermodynamics) method as applied to a single-effect absorption refri gerator cycle. Results are presented in a novel graphical format, whic h aids insight and understanding of those factors that most affect the performance of absorption refrigerators, and which in turn provides s trong indicators for the direction of future research. A novel method of calculating the entropy of lithium bromide solutions is offered.