Design of Evaporator and Condenser for Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System

Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 10
    By

    Swati Prajapati,

  • Dinesh Patel,

  • Simit Prajapati,

  • Bindi Thakkar,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College Patan, Guajrat, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The CharutarVidya Mandal (CVM) University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology, Parul University, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Solar adsorption refrigeration systems provide a promising alternative for sustainable cooling in regions with limited grid access and high solar availability because they can convert low-grade thermal energy into refrigeration without mechanical compression. The performance of such systems depends strongly on the thermal behavior of the evaporator and condenser, since these components govern the refrigerant evaporation rate, condensation effectiveness, and overall cycle stability. This paper presents focus on the design of evaporator and condenser units for a solar adsorption refrigeration system, with emphasis on material selection, heat-transfer enhancement, geometric refinement, and compact heat-exchanger configuration. Literature on adsorption cooling shows that finned structures, improved heat-transfer paths, and suitable adsorbent–refrigerant working pairs can raise coefficient of performance (COP), improve specific cooling power (SCP), and reduce cooling time. The analysis indicates that condenser augmentation through finned designs and evaporator optimization through improved thermal conductivity and geometry can significantly enhance cooling capacity and operational effectiveness in solar-driven refrigeration systems.

Keywords: Solar adsorption refrigeration, evaporator, condenser design, finned heat exchanger, heat transfer enhancement

[This article belongs to Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation ]

How to cite this article:
Swati Prajapati, Dinesh Patel, Simit Prajapati, Bindi Thakkar. Design of Evaporator and Condenser for Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2026; 13(02):1-10.
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Swati Prajapati, Dinesh Patel, Simit Prajapati, Bindi Thakkar. Design of Evaporator and Condenser for Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2026; 13(02):1-10. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jorachv/article=2026/view=243898


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Issue 02
Received 11/04/2026
Accepted 01/05/2026
Published 14/05/2026
Publication Time 33 Days
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