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Solar absorption cooling in Spain: Perspectives and outcomes from the simulation of recent installations

García Casals, Xavier - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 9, pp. 1371-1389

cooling options. In this paper, we present some conclusions arising from the experience gained in detailed TRNSYS dynamical …

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Thermoeconomic analysis of storage systems for solar heating and cooling systems: A comparison between variable-volume and fixed-volume tanks

Buonomano, Annamaria; Calise, Francesco; Ferruzzi, Gabriele - In: Energy 59 (2013) C, pp. 600-616

The paper investigates different control strategies for the thermal storage management in SHC (Solar Heating and Cooling) systems. The SHC system under investigation is based on a field of evacuated solar collectors coupled with a single-stage LiBr–H2O absorption chiller; auxiliary thermal...

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A dynamic multi-level model for adsorptive solar cooling

Santori, Giulio; Sapienza, Alessio; Freni, Angelo - In: Renewable Energy 43 (2012) C, pp. 301-312

an adsorption chiller. The model integrates detailed simulation of the adsorption cycle (component level) into the …/water unit. The model was used to ascertain the feasibility of solar-driven adsorption cooling and for optimization purposes. In … the base case simulated, the adsorption chiller cooled down the outdoor air to 16.1 °C. The daily average COP of the …

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A new conception of an adsorptive solar-powered ice maker

Boubakri, A - In: Renewable Energy 28 (2003) 5, pp. 831-842

An experimental data base obtained from specific tests carried out on an adsorptive solar-powered ice maker using methanol/carbon pair and equipped with the collector–condenser technology is analysed and the part of the evaporator in the condensation of the methanol vapour during the...

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Evaluation of thermal parameters and simulation of a solar-powered, solid-sorption chiller with a CPC collector

González, Manuel I.; Rodríguez, Luis R.; Lucio, Jesús H. - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 3, pp. 570-577

A model is presented to simulate the operation of a solid-sorption chiller using the methanol-activated carbon pair and a CPC (compound parabolic concentrator) solar collection system. The model is based on assigning constant thermal exchange parameters to all the main elements...

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Experiences with solar cooling systems in Kuwait

Al-Homoud, A.A.; Suri, R.K.; Al-Roumi, Raed; … - In: Renewable Energy 9 (1996) 1, pp. 664-669

Solar space cooling is important in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula where nearly half of the total produced electricity is used for air conditioning of residential commercial and public buildings. In Kuwait, large proportion of funds were allocated for research in solar cooling...

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Economical and environmental assessment of an optimized solar cooling system for a medium-sized benchmark office building in Los Angeles, California

Hang, Yin; Qu, Ming; Zhao, Fu - In: Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 2, pp. 648-658

This paper presents a systematic energetic, economical, and environmental assessment on a solar cooling system for a medium-sized office building in Los Angeles, California by means of system modeling. The studied solar cooling system primarily consists of evacuated tube solar collectors, a hot...

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Energy performance evaluation of a demo solar desiccant cooling system with heat recovery for the regeneration of the adsorption material

Beccali, Marco; Finocchiaro, Pietro; Nocke, Bettina - In: Renewable Energy 44 (2012) C, pp. 40-52

Since July 2008, a Solar Desiccant Evaporative Cooling (DEC) system has been operating as a test plant at the solar laboratory of the Dipartimento di Energia (ex DREAM) of the University of Palermo. The system is composed of an air handling unit (AHU) designed for ventilation of the laboratory...

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Solar cooling by thermal compression

Korres, C.J; Papaioannou, A.T; Lygerou, V; Koumoutsos, N.G - In: Energy 27 (2002) 8, pp. 795-805

This paper presents an experimental work relating the thermodynamic efficiency of jet compressors to the compression ratio of the corresponding cooling cycle. The working fluid used in the experimental work was R-114 for both motive and suction sides. Two jet compressors, designed to operate at...

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A new thermal–hydraulic process for solar cooling

Martins, Matthieu; Mauran, Sylvain; Stitou, Driss; … - In: Energy 41 (2012) 1, pp. 104-112

This paper presents a novel and innovative solar cooling, air-conditioning process for individual buildings, which uses common flat plate collectors. The principle of the process is based on an original coupling between an engine cycle and a reverse cycle, which are respectively a Rankine-like...

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