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Comparative study of solar cooling systems with building-integrated solar collectors for use in sub-tropical regions like Hong Kong

Fong, K.F.; Lee, C.K.; Chow, T.T. - In: Applied Energy 90 (2012) 1, pp. 189-195

The performance of solar cooling systems with building-integrated (BI) solar collectors was simulated and the results compared with those having the solar collectors installed conventionally on the roof based on the weather data in Hong Kong. Two types of solar collectors and the corresponding...

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A key review on present status and future directions of solar energy studies and applications in Saudi Arabia

Hepbasli, Arif; Alsuhaibani, Zeyad - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 9, pp. 5021-5050

Renewable energy is accepted as a key source for the future, not only for Saudi Arabia, but also for the world. Saudi Arabia has abundant potential for exploiting solar energy, which is renewable, clean, and freely available. The average annual solar radiation falling on the Arabian Peninsula is...

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Solar thermal air conditioning technology reducing the footprint of solar thermal air conditioning

Kalkan, Naci; Young, E.A.; Celiktas, Ahmet - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 8, pp. 6352-6383

(desiccant cooling) and closed (absorption and adsorption) cooling cycles are presented and some of the new technologies are …

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Suitability of coupling a solar powered ejection cycle with a vapour compression refrigerating machine

Chesi, Andrea; Ferrara, Giovanni; Ferrari, Lorenzo; … - In: Applied Energy 97 (2012) C, pp. 374-383

The most commonly employed technology for cold production is vapour compression, mainly due to the high efficiency of such devices. However, a major operating issue is the strong dependency of system efficiency and capacity on ambient temperature, which in turn leads to low yearly performance...

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Investigation of a solar cooling installation in Tunisia

Balghouthi, M.; Chahbani, M.H.; Guizani, A. - In: Applied Energy 98 (2012) C, pp. 138-148

In this paper, we present a solar cooling installation located at the Center of Researches and Energy Technologies (CRTEn), in Bordj-Cédria, Tunisia. It is composed mainly of parabolic trough solar collectors, a 16kW LiBr double effect absorption chiller associated with a cooling tower, a...

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Solar energy in the United Arab Emirates: A review

Mokri, Alaeddine; Aal Ali, Mona; Emziane, Mahieddine - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 28 (2013) C, pp. 340-375

The primary goal of this work is to assess the potential of solar energy as an essential future energy source in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. The findings of this study are based on the national energy production and consumption portfolios, detailed quantitative analysis of the solar...

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Structure optimization and performance experiments of a solar-powered finned-tube adsorption refrigeration system

Ji, Xu; Li, Ming; Fan, Jieqing; Zhang, Peng; Luo, Bin; … - In: Applied Energy 113 (2014) C, pp. 1293-1300

.7%, and the temperature distribution in the absorbent bed was relatively uniform, beneficial to adsorption/desorption of the … adsorbate in the absorbent bed. A solar-powered solid adsorption refrigeration system with the finned-tube absorbent bed … collector was built. Some experiments corresponding to the adsorption/desorption process with and without a valve control were …

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The HIGH-COMBI project: High solar fraction heating and cooling systems with combination of innovative components and methods

Drosou, Vassiliki N.; Tsekouras, Panagiotis D.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 29 (2014) C, pp. 463-472

The scope of the HIGH-COMBI project is the development of high solar fraction systems by innovative combination of optimized solar heating, cooling and storage technologies as well as control strategies, in order to contribute and assist the further deployment of the solar energy market. Within...

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Sustainable cooling solutions for application in Western Cape Province, South Africa

Foudazi, Fahimeh; M'Rithaa, Mugendi - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 16 (2013) 3/4, pp. 246-268

The energy demand in building sectors for summer air-conditioning is growing exponentially due to global warming, increased living standards and occupant comfort demands throughout the last decades. Concerns over these environmental changes have begun shifting the emphasis from current cooling...

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Experimental studies on bubble pump operated diffusion absorption machine based on light hydrocarbons for solar cooling

Ben Ezzine, N.; Garma, R.; Bourouis, M.; Bellagi, A. - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 2, pp. 464-470

An experimental investigation of an air-cooled diffusion absorption machine operating with a binary light hydrocarbon mixture (C4H10/C9H20) as working fluids and helium as pressure equalizing inert gas is presented in this paper. The machine, made of copper an available and very good heat...

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