Performance evaluation of a small capacity solar cooling ARS

Authors

  • S. Bolocan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • A. Serban Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • F. Chiriac Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • I. Boian Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • V. Ciofoaia Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

absorption, cooling, performance

Abstract

Air conditioning systems have known a steady growth in recent decades which has had a major impact on energy demand and the environment. Systems using solar energy as fuel have been developed more than 100 years ago. The paper presents an alternative system, an ammonia-water absorption refrigeration system (ARS) powered by low-temperature energy, using renewable sources for cooling. A short numerical calculation is made to determine the performance of the machine. The results obtained using the EES program are also presented as first measurements on a prototype machine.

Author Biographies

S. Bolocan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Building Services Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering

A. Serban, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Building Services Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering

F. Chiriac, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Building Services Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering

I. Boian, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Building Services Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering

V. Ciofoaia, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering

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Published

2015-02-03

Issue

Vol. 7(56) No. 1 Special Issue (2014)

Section

BUILDING SERVICES