Finite Time Thermodynamic Studies on Absorption Thermodynamic Cycles: A State-of-the-Art Review

The state-of-the-art on the thermodynamic optimization of absorption thermodynamic cycles is presented in this paper. The review covers the endoreversible and irreversible three-heat-reservoir cycle models, four-heat-reservoir cycle models, four-temperature-level cycle models and other related cycles and methods on absorption refrigeration cycles, absorption heat pump cycles and absorption heat transformer cycles coupled to finite and infinite heat capacity reservoirs.