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EPSRC Reference:	GR/M62983/01
Title:	A NOVEL ABSORPTION SYSTEM
Principal Investigator:	Riffat, Professor S
Other Investigators:	Reay, Professor D Reay, Professor D
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	AKZO Nobel Smart Chemical Company Temperature Ltd
Department:	Sch of the Built Environment
Organisation:	University of Nottingham
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 July 1999	Ends:	30 June 2002	Value (£):	149,915
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Heat & Mass Transfer Separation Processes
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Chemicals Energy No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
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Current concern over depletion of the ozone layer has stimulated research on environmentally-friendly' absorption systems. The proposed project aims to study a new type of absorption system based membrane separation. The work will involve testing a number of new working fluids and membranes using a small-scale rig and construction and testing of a prototype system. The environmental and economic benefits of the proposed system will also be assessed.The advantages of the proposed system over conventional absorption systems include higher coefficient of performance (COP), a wider range of operating temperature, physically more compact, minimal maintenance would be required, and lower capital cost since standard construction materials could be used.
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