Adsorption cold storage is an innovative cold storage with large storage capacity and zero cold energy loss during the storage process.Thermodynamic analysis on the characteristics and the performance of the adsorption cold storage are presented.An experimental adsorption cold storage system with a working pair of zeolite-water is set up and tested.Simulation and experimental investigation on the cold storage capacity and processes of cold discharge including adiabatic and cooling process is also presented.The results indicate that the adsorption cold storage system can be considered as a potentially efficient facility for energy saving.