Feasibility study and performance evaluation of low capacity water–LiBr absorption cooling systems functioning in different Algerian climate zones

•Water–LiBr absorption chillers were analysed in the five climate zones in Algeria.•In zones E1 and E2, the chillers produced chilled water at 7 °C and partial charge.•In the hot zones E3, E4 and E5, it was not feasible to produce chilled water at 7 °C.•The chillers were able to produce chilled water at 12 °C in zones E3 and E4.•The chillers were not able to operate under the thermal conditions of zone E5.