An experiment system made up of a membrane absorption unit and a membrane vacuum regeneration unit was set up. Ionic liquids (ILs), 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([bmim][BF4]) and 1-(3-aminopropyl)-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([apmim][BF4]) as two absorbents for CO2...

This study aimed to determine the optimal CO2 reduction path for Jiangsu province to achieve the target of 40–45% reduction of CO2 emissions intensity by 2020 based on the 2005 level. Using the IPAT model combined with scenario analysis, we consider four parameters: economic growth, population...

This paper reports the results of an investigation into the practical and economic viability of an integrated combined heating and cooling system in a supermarket. This system consists of a direct-drive screw compressor, which is powered by a throttle controlled gas engine. The waste heat from...

In recent years, it has become standard practice to consider Combined Heat-and-Power (CHP) systems for commercial buildings. CHP schemes are used, because they are an efficient means of power generation. Unlike conventional power stations, they produce electricity locally and thus minimise the...