This book proposes a radically new approach for characterizing thermophysical and mechanical
properties of zeolite-based adsorbent coatings for Adsorptive Heat Transformers (AHT). It
presents a developed standard protocol for the complete characterization of advanced coated
adsorbers. Providing an in-depth analysis of the different procedures necessary for evaluating
the performance of adsorbers it also presents an analysis of their stability under the
hydrothermal and mechanical stresses during their entire life cycle. Adsorptive Heat
Transformers (AHT) especially adsorption chillers and heat pumps are considered to be
promising technologies to increase thermal energy efficiency. Nevertheless an overall increase
in performance of this apparatus is necessary for them to be considered a mature technology to
be used commercially. Development of innovative coated adsorbers can be perceived as a key
issue for the enhancement of AHT technology. This procedure relies on the deposition either by
means of a binder or by direct crystallization of the adsorbent material over a metallic heat
exchanger aiming at the improvement of the heat transfer between the external heat source and
the adsorbent itself. This book offers a valuable resource to those working on the development
of novel adsorbent materials and advanced adsorbent beds for heating and cooling applications.
It is also intended for researchers interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
