Solar adsorption cooling system: An overview

In this paper, a review of the performance and development of various solar powered adsorption refrigeration systems is presented here. The review covers the current state of theoretical study, choice of adsorbent-adsorbate, experimental performance study, and further scope of research in adsorption cooling system. Finally, detailed summary and suggestions are outlined for proper utilization of thermally operated adsorption refrigeration technologies. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3691610]