Heat transfer characteristics of adsorption heat pump using packed silica gel module

Heat transfer characteristics in an adsorption heat pump (AHP) using a pack ed silica gel module (PS-module) were experimentally studied on the basis o f results compared with those for the AHP with a direct heat exchange modul e (DS-module) type adsorber. Ultimate heat transfer enhancement for an adso rber of AHP is almost achieved by using the PS-module because of high packi ng density and thermal conductivity, and the possibility of its application to a refrigerator for producing low temperature cold heat energy is sugges ted.