We present a method for dynamic simulation of a two-reactor adsorption
heat pump. The operating principle of the system is described and the
governing equations are derived, taking into account the efficiencies
of the various components. A non-dimensional form of the model shows
the important parameters which influence system performance. The resul
ting set of nonlinear differential equations is solved numerically usi
ng an iterative method. The model is tested using the zeolite-water ad
sorption pair and design data from the literature.