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Simulation and optimization of a LiBr solar absorption cooling system with evacuated tube collectors

Assilzadeh, F.; Kalogirou, S.A.; Ali, Y.; Sopian, K. - In: Renewable Energy 30 (2005) 8, pp. 1143-1159

absorption unit. The modeling and simulation of the absorption solar cooling system is carried out with TRNSYS program. The …

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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 graphical procedure for desiccant cooling cycle design

Nóbrega, C.E.L.; Brum, N.C.L. - In: Energy 36 (2011) 3, pp. 1564-1570

The interest in solid desiccant cooling cycles has been continuously increasing, supported by both the ecological soundness and the cost reduction associated with the low grade thermal energy it requires. As a result, many feasibility studies are conducted considering solar energy or waste heat...

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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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