Program - Detailled Conference Program

9:20 Welcome address - Pierre Bourque, Mayor of Montreal

Keynote Speakers
9:30 Mr. Sheng Shuo Lang
Deputy Chief Officer of the Secretariat of the Multilateral Fund for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol
The Role of Technology in the Protection of the Global Environment - A Case Study of the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol

10:50 Prof. Kashiwagi, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (JAPAN)
Overview of Newly Developed Advanced Thermally Activated Heat Pump Systems

Chair: N. Isshiki (JAPAN), W. Worek (U.S.A.)

J. S. Currie, C. L. Pritchard - U.K.
Application of a novel compact exchanger/absorber in a high temperature absorption heat transformer cycle

A. Beutler, F. Ziegler, G. Alefeld - GERMANY
Falling Film Absorption with Solutions of a Hydroxide Mixture

A. Jernqvist, H. Kockum - SWEDEN
Simulation of Falling Film Absorbers and Generators

Chair: F. Irwin (U.S.A.), B. Devault (U.S.A.)

D.C. Erickson, G. Anand - U.S.A.
VX Gaz Cycle Development

B. Labrecque, A. Lafleur, D. Nikanpour - CANADA
Commercial Rooftop GAX Absorption Heat Pump - A Market Assesment for Canada

L. Kirol, U. Rockenfeller - U.S.A.
Commercialization of Complex-Compound Refrigeration Modules

K. Araki, T. Hoshida, T. Osuda, T. Shimizu, S-K. Yoo, N. Uedono, Y. Yamada, T. Kashiwagi - JAPAN
Strategy for Promoting the Industrialization of Ammonia Absorption Chillers in Japan

Chair: C. Pritchard (U.K.), P. Adcock (U.S.A.)

Keynote speaker: Prof. Grossman (U.S.A./ISRAEL)
Modelling and simulation of multistage absorption systems

A. Zaltash, G. Grossman - U.S.A
Simulation and Performance Analysis of Basic GAX and Advanced GAX Cycles with Ammonia/Water and Ammonia/Water/LiBr Absorption Fluids

Y. T. Kang, W. Chen, R. N. Christensen - U.S.A.
Design of a Combined Component in GAX Heat Pump Systems: Absorber/Desorber

P. Brousseau, S. Bilodeau, M. Lacroix, Y. Mercadier - CANADA
Three Dimensional Modeling of Heat and Mass Transfer in Desiccant Regenerators

Chair: B. Phillips (U.S.A.), R. Fiskum (U.S.A.)

C. Mostofizadeh, E. Butz - GERMANY
Use of low-temperature heat to produce deeper temperature refrigeration by means of a new type absorption refrigeration plant

G. Vicatos, J. Gryzagoridis - SOUTH AFRICA
The Actual Performance of an Absorption Refrigeration Plant During Varying Working Conditions

V. Valkov - CANADA
Étude expérimentale d'un prototype de pompe à chaleur chimique

9:00 Prof. B. Spinner, Site Carnot - CNRS (FRANCE)
Solid Sorption Closed Systems - Evolution of R & D Objectives

9:30 Prof. S. Suda, Kogakuin University (JAPAN)
Fluorinated Hydriding Alloys for Heat Pumps and Refrigerators

Chair: C. Pritchard (U.K.), F. Meunier (FRANCE)

Keynote speaker: Prof. Le Goff (FRANCE)

P. Le Goff, R. Daoudi, A. Laouir - FRANCE
Exergy Analysis of Sorption Heat Pumps : A Graphical Method

11:15 R. J. Fiskum, P. W. Adcock, R. C. DeVault - U.S.A.
United States Department of Energy Thermally Activated Heat Pump Program

Chair: H. Perez-Blanco (U.S.A.), C. Cacciola (ITALY)

Keynote speaker: Prof. F. Setterwall (SWEDEN)
Mechanisms For the Action of Heat Transfer Additives

M. Gustafsson, G. Ternström, F. Setterwall - SWEDEN
Surface Tension of Aqueous Lithium Bromide and Sodium Hydroxide Solutions with Surfactants

Chair: D. Erickson (U.S.A.), R. Radermacher(U.S.A.)

K. E. Herold, M. Pande - U.S.A.
Counterflow Vapor-Liquid Exchange Processes Using Ammonia/Water

13:50 J. Labidi, D. Nikanpour, L. De-Parolis - CANADA/THE NETHERLANDS
Hybrid Absorption/Compression Heat Pump for Space Application

14:10 K.T. Feldman, K.J. Kim, A. Razani, G. Lloyd, T. R. Way -U.S.A.
Compressor Driven Metal Hydride Heat Pumps

14:30 H. K. Choi, P. Neveu, B. Spinner - KOREA/FRANCE
System Modeling and Parameter Effects on Design and Performance of Ammonia Based Stelf Thermochemical Transformer

14:50 G. M. Lloyd, A. Rasani, K. T. Feldman Jr. - U.S.A.
Computational Study of a MmNi4.15Fe0.85 Compressor-Driven Metal Hydride Refrigerator

Chair: R. Christiensen (U.S.A.), F. Ziegler (GERMANY)

P. Satzger, T. Berlitz, F. Ziegler, D. Stitou, B. Spinner - GERMANY
Improvement of Energy Efficiency of Cascading Sorption Machines

Y. Teng, R. Z. Wang, J. Y. Wu - CHINA
Theoretical Study of Adsorption Refrigeration/Heat Pump Cycles

E. Ozaki, Y. Ikumi, K. Minato, T. Sugiyama, K. Yamagishi, I. Hashimoto, T. Kashiwagi, S-K. Lee - JAPAN
Comparative COP Evaluation on Advanced NH3 - H2O Absorption Heat Pumps

S. B. Riffat, R.A. Webb, C. Afonso, A. Oliveira, K.E. Sirén, A. Karola - U.K.
An Efficient Rotary Absorption/Recompression Heat Pump for Air-Conditioning

M. Pons - FRANCE
Global Analysis of Adsorption Cycles with Thermal Regeneration

Chair: S. Suda (JAPAN), R. Collier (U.S.A.)

L.L. Vasiliev, D.A. Mishkinis, L.L. Vasiliev Jr. - REPUBLIC BELARUS
Multi-Effect Complex Compound/Ammonia Sorption Machines

16:05 R.Z. Wang, J.P. Jia, Y.H. Zhu, Y. Teng, J.Y. Wu - CHINA
A Potential Solid Absorption Refrigeration Pair: Active Carbon Fiber - Methanol

16:25 F. J. Herraiz, D. Boer, A. Coronas - SPAIN
Absorption Heat Pump Cycles with Trifluoroethanol-Polyethyleneglycol Dimethylethers: Properties and Performances

16:45 H. Yamamoto, Y. Sakamoto, J. Shibata - JAPAN
Fundamental Studies on Absorption Air-Cooling Unit using NH4BR-NH3 and NH4I-NH3 Systems

Chair: K. Snelson (CANADA), K. Herold (U.S.A.)

Y. Kim, B. H. Kang - KOREA
Air-Cooled Absorber Design for an NH3/H2O Absorption Heat Pump

P. Treffinger - GERMANY
Development and Performance of a Single Stage, High Efficient Absorption Heat Pump for Domestic Heatings

R.Z. Wang, Y. Teng, J.Y. Wu - CHINA
A Continuous Heat Regenerative Adsorption Refrigerator Using Spiral Plate Heat Exchanger as Adsorbers

A. E. Dence, C. C. Nowak, H. Perez-Blanco - U.S.A.
A Novel GAX Heat Exchanger for Cooling Applications

Chair: K. Herold (U.S.A.), G. Grossman (ISRAEL)

E. Willers, M. Groll, A. Isselhorst, W. de Jong - GERMANY
Advanced Concept of a Stationary Metal Hydride Solid Sorption Device for combined Heating and Air-conditioning

8:50 Z. Gu, Y. Yu, S. Feng - CHINA
Absorption-Ejector Hybrid Refrigeration Cycle Powered by Low Grade Heat

9:15 M. Diny, Y. Coulibaly, R. Boussehain, M. Feidt - FRANCE
Transfert de chaleur aux sources et leurs influences sur le cycle de fonctionnement d'une machine frigorifique tritherme à adsorption solide

9:35 T. Berlitz, N. Lemke, P. Satzger, F. Ziegler - GERMANY
Absorption Chiller with Integrated Cold Storage

Chair: S. Suda (JAPAN), M. Ternan (CANADA)

S. Hosatte, L. Dignard-Bailey, R. Côté - CANADA
Sorption Properties of Polymer Desiccant Materials

S. Follin, A. Guillot, V. Goetz - FRANCE
Adsorption Cycles for Refrigeration Based on Actived Carbon-Ammonia Pair: Physical Characteristics of Adsorbents and Performances

Chair: V. Vasiliev (BELARUS), J. Paquette (CANADA)

W. Rivera, R. Best, V. Vélez - MEXICO
Experimental Heat Transfer Coefficients in Two Phase Flow for the Ammonia/Water and Ammonia/Lithium Nitrate Mixtures

11:10 N. Isshiki, K. Ogawa - JAPAN
Enhancement of Heat and Mass Transfer by CCS Tubes

Chair: J. Beckman (U.S.A.), J. Overall (CANADA)

G. Cacciola, G. Restuccia, J.C.M. Muller, J.C. Jansen, H. Van Bekkum - ITALY
Zeolite Synthesized on Metal for More Efficient Adsorption Machines

W.A. Belding, M.P.F. Delmas - U.S.A.
Impact of Desiccant Wheel Parameters on Dehumidification Performance

Chair: P. Lavigne (CANADA), C. Machielsen, (THE NETHERLANDS)

B. Spinner, D. Stitou, P.G. Grin, - FRANCE
Cascading Sorption Machines: New Concepts for the Power Control of Solid-Gas Thermochemical Systems

13:55 B. Zhou, D. Nikanpour - CANADA
Fiber Optic Sensor for the Ammonia-Water Mixture Concentration in Absorption Heat Pump System

14:20 J. Kamoshida, Y. Suzuki, T. Oouchi, N. Isshiki - JAPAN
Development of Fiber-Optic Refractometer for Measuring Local Concentration of Aqueous LiBr Solutions

14:45 J.Y. Wu, Y. Teng, R.Z. Wang, W. Shi, Q.B. Wang - CHINA
Research on Optimum Operation of Heat Regenerative Adsorption Refrigeration Systems

Chair: F. Ziegler (GERMANY), F. Rheault (CANADA)

R. Kahn, H. Hugo, G. Alefeld - GERMANY
Results and Perspective of an Ammonia-Water Cycle with High Temperature Lift Using Reverse Rectification

W.B. Ma, H.W. Xia, S.M. Deng - CHINA
Industrial Application of a Two-Stage, Half-Effect Libr/H2O Absorption Chiller

S. Kemp, N. Ben-Abdallah,, M. Stylianou, S. Hosatte - CANADA
Performance of Desiccant/Evaporative Cooling in Canadian Office Buildings Using the Functions of DOE-2.1E

J. R. Beckman,W. Albers - U.K.
Air Cooling and Dehumidification by a Lithium Bromide/Lithium Chloride Liquid Desiccant Technology

Chair: J. Bouma (THE NETHERLANDS), B. Critoph (U.K.)

L. C. M. Itard, C.H.M. Machielsen - THE NETHERLANDS
Design of a Wet Compression-Resorption Heat Pump with the Mixture NH3/H2O

16:05 D.C. Erickson, G. Anand, R.A. Papar - U.S.A.
Basic GAX Cycle Prototype Results

16:25 D. Heinry, P. Boye - FRANCE
Nouveau concept de climatisateur autonome et portatif

16:45 V. Valkov, D. Nikanpour - CANADA
Utilisation d'une pompe à chaleur chimique dans un système spatial de rejet thermique

17:05 M. Meckler - U.S.A.
Cost-Effective ACHP Enhances 2-stage Direct Fired LiBr Absorption Cycle Performance

Chair: J. Ryan (U.S.A.), B. Spinner (FRANCE)

R. J. Tucker, M. Georghiades, I.W. Eames, S. Aphornratana - U.K.
Combined Ejector-Absorption Cycle Technology for Gas-Fired Air Conditioning

M. Engler, G. Grossman, H.-M. Hellmann - ISRAEL
Comparative Simulation and Investigation of Ammonia-Water Absorption Cycles for Heat Pump Applications

F. Poyelle, J.J. Guilleminot, I. Soidé, F. Meunier - FRANCE
Experimental Tests of a Gas Fired Adsorptive Air Conditioning System

S. C. Palmer, S.V. Shelton - U.S.A.
Effect of Evaporator Design Pressure on Dual-Pressure Absorption Heat Pump Performance

P. Neveu, J.P. Domblides, J. Castaing-Lavignottes - FRANCE
Diagrammes thermodynamiques relatifs aux équilibres solide/gaz

S. Gopalnarayanan, R. Radermacher - U.S.A.
Analysis of a Low Pressure Triple Effect Ammonia-Water Cycle in Multiple Operating Modes

8:50 P. Neveu, J. Castaing-Lasvignottes - FRANCE
Analyse thermodynamique des transformateurs thermochimiques solide/gaz

9:15 P. Lamp, F. Ziegler - GERMANY
Comparison of Different Liquid and Solid Sorption Systems with Respect to Low Temperature Driving Heat

9:35 B. B. Saha, T. Kashiwagi - JAPAN
Performance Evaluation of Advanced Adsorption Cycle Driven by near-Environmental Temperature Waste Heat-Comparison with Conventional Cycle

Chair: P. Le Goff (FRANCE), A. Jernqvist (SWEDEN)

R.E. Critoph - U.K.
Gas-Fired Air Conditioning Using a Carbon-Ammonia Convective Thermal Wave Cycles

G. Vicatos, J. Gryzagoridis - SOUTH AFRICA
The Role of the Heat Exchanger in the Design and Optimization of the Absorption Refrigeration Machines

S.C. Palmer, R.N. Christensen - U.S.A.
Experimental Investigation and Model Verification for a GAX Absorber

M. R. Gopal, S. Srinivasa Murthy - INDIA
Simulation of a Two-stage Metal Hydride Heat Transformer and Experimental Studies on a MmNi4.5A10.5 Reactor

Chair: M. Groll (GERMANY), S. Kaliaguine (CANADA)

T. Nakahira, A. Chikazawa, M. Ishiguro, Y. Nakanishi - JAPAN
Microcapsuled Phase-Change Material for Use as a Heat Transporting Medium

11:10 G. Le Halpère, M. H. Huor, M. Prévost, I. Soidé - FRANCE
Identification d'absorbants performants pour les couples absorbant-calorigene des cycles à absorption

Chair: J. Ström-Olsen (CANADA), A. Zaltash (U.S.A.)

D.S. Sheehan, P. Prescott, H. Perez-Blanco - U.S.A.
Investigation of Additive Effectiveness with Infrared Sensor and Dynamic Surface Tension Measurements

P. Touzain, N. Chabert, T. Dellero, D. Sarmeo - FRANCE
Fibres de graphite insérées ou imprégnées pour pompe à chaleur à sorption solide

Chair: C. Heard (MEXICO), J. Paris (CANADA)

N. Suzuki, K. Watanabe, T. Uchida, O. Hoshii, M. Fujiwara, H. Izawa, A. Akisawa, T. Kashiwagi - JAPAN
Case Study on DHC System Incorporating Advanced Absorption Heat Pumps

14:00 J. C. Bruno, F. Fernandez, F. Castells - SPAIN
Absorption Chillers Integration in a Combined Heat and Power Plant

14:25 K. J. Kim, T. A. Ameel, B. D. Wood - U.S.A.
Performance Evaluations of LiC and LiBr for Absorber Design Applications in the Open Cycle Absorption Refrigeration System

14:50 P. Gardie, V. Goetz - FRANCE
Accumulateur d'énergie thermique par sorption solide-gaz pour le chauffage et la climatisation des véhicules électriques

15:10 M. Groll, Z. Dehouche, A. Isselhorst, E. Willers - GERMANY
Evaluation of Concepts for Metal Hydride Air-Conditioning Systems for Cars

Chair: N. Ben-Abdallah, V. Valkov(CANADA)

G. Martins, J.T.V. Pereira - BRAZIL
Evaporation and Diffusion of Ammonia in a Gaseous Mixture of Hydrogen Inside a Vertical Open Tube in Laminar Natural Convection - A Numerical Model

S. Mauran, O. Coudevylle, H.B. Lu - FRANCE
Optimisation of Porous Reactive Media for Solid Sorption Heat Pumps

A. Beutler, I. Hoffmann, F. Ziegler, G. Alefeld, K. Gommed, G. Grossman, A. Shavit - GERMANY
Experimental Investigation of Heat and Mass Transfer in Film Absorption on Horizontal and Vertical Tubes

M. Pons, S. Szarzynski - FRANCE
Optimized Internal Vapour Transports for Adsorption Cycles with Thermal Regeneration