Assessment of vapor–liquid equilibrium models for ionic liquid based working pairs in absorption cycles

Journal article (2018)

Authors

M. Wang Engineering Thermodynamics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
T. Becker Engineering Thermodynamics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
C.A. Infante Ferreira Engineering Thermodynamics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Engineering Thermodynamics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
EOS Ionic liquid Absorption cycle VLE Mixing enthalpy Activity coefficient model
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Process and Energy

Research Group

Engineering Thermodynamics

Abstract

This paper assesses the performance of vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE) models in ionic liquid based absorption cycles with natural refrigerants. Frequently used equation-of-state (EOS) based models, activity coefficient based models, and generic Clausius–Clapeyron relations are evaluated. Working pairs considered are H2O/[emim][DMP] and NH3/[bmim][BF4]. Firstly, experimental VLE data of those working pairs are correlated by using the models. Mixing enthalpies are then estimated using the models and corresponding correlated parameters. Performances of the different models in reproducing VLE data and estimating mixing enthalpies are compared with each other. Subsequently, total enthalpies and thermodynamic performances of absorption refrigeration cycles are predicted based on the different models. The assessment reveals that the RK-EOS and the NRTL model perform best in reproducing VLE data. In addition, the RK-EOS and the UNIFAC model show the best performance in estimating mixing enthalpies. Hence, the RK-EOS is recommended in correlating VLE data and estimating mixing enthalpies in absorption cycles.