In this article, the performance of a double-effect LiBr-H2O absorption refrigeration cycle is studied and is improved by applying solar energy and utilizing nanofluids. A trough collector is used to preheat the working fluid before entering the generator of the cycle. In addition, four different nanofluids are considered as the heat transfer fluid of the collector: Al2O3, Ag, Cu, and CuO. The effects of using nanofluids on the outlet temperature of the heat transfer fluid, the temperature of the working fluid entering the generator, the heat produced by the generator, and COP of the cycle are studied. Different concentrations of the nanoparticles from 0 to 2.5% are considered for the nanofluids. The results indicate that in all the concentrations, Ag nanoparticles will have a better performance comparing to the other types. Furthermore, it was concluded that the higher concentrations of the nanoparticles and along with it the higher inlet temperature of the generator will decrease the generator heat production rate up to 4%. Moreover, considering the constant cooling capacity of the cycle, usage of the Ag nanoparticles in the concentration of 2.5% increases the value of COP up to 3.9%, with respect to the pure water.
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