An illustrated review on solar absorption cooling experimental studies

Aliane, A.; Abboudi, Saïd; Seladji, Chakib; Guendouz, B.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.012

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“…(Cabeza et al 2017) presented an exhaustive review on adsorption and absorption technologies in refrigeration and thermal heat storage and discussed research progression towards developing efficient working pairs with better storage capacities and optimal energy output. (Aliane et al 2016) studied various solar energy technologies developed for adsorptive cooling. A comparative study of various experimental systems has been done to study the operative behaviors of individual components and whole systems.…”

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Adsorbent-Adsorbate Pairs for Solar Thermal Energy Storage in Residential Heating Applications: A Comparative Study

Narwal¹,

Kempers²,

O’Brien³

2018

Progress in Canadian Mechanical Engineering

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This paper investigates the feasibility of using different adsorbent-adsorbate pairs in a thermal energy storage cycle to store solar energy for residential heating applications in Canada. Silica gel, activated carbon, activated aluminum, zeolite-4A, zeolite-5A and zeolite-13X adsorbents paired with methanol and water adsorbates are considered. Calculations are made to determine the volume, mass and cost of the adsorbent-adsorbate pair required to heat a house with four occupants. Zeolite 4A-water and zeolite 13X-water pairs are found to be the most economic (with an actual cost of 285 CAD and 374 CAD, respectively) and efficient (maximum heat of adsorption) adsorbent-adsorbate pairs with the minimum mass required, (290 kg and 226 kg, respectively) to meet the spatial heating requirements of the house.

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Adsorbent-Adsorbate Pairs for Solar Thermal Energy Storage in Residential Heating Applications: A Comparative Study

Narwal¹,

Kempers²,

O’Brien³

2018

Progress in Canadian Mechanical Engineering

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“…The paper did not report any existing PVT collectors and only one CPVT project was mentioned. Different types of absorption solar cooling systems which include single effect, double effect and half effect absorption cycle have been also reported in the review papers [19][20][21]. The required heat source temperature, refrigeration output, capacity range, COPs and fluid pairs have been reported for single-effect absorption refrigeration cooling technologies in Table 1.…”

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A review of solar driven absorption cooling with photovoltaic thermal systems

Alobaid

Hughes

Calautit

et al. 2017

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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The aim of this investigation is to evaluate the recent advances in the field of solar absorption cooling systems from the viewpoint of solar collector types. A review in the area of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) absorption cooling systems is conducted. This review includes experimental and computational work focusing on collector types and their efficiencies and performance indicators. Compared to vapour compression air conditioning systems, 50% of primary energy was saved by using solar absorption cooling systems and 10-35% maximum electrical efficiency of PVT was achieved. This review shows that Coefficient of Performance (COP) for solar cooling systems is in the range of 0.1-0.91 while the thermal collector efficiencies are in the range of 0.06-0.64. The average area to produce cooling for single effect absorption chillers for experimental and computational projects is 4.95 m 2 /kW c and 5.61 m 2 /kW c respectively. The specific area for flat plat collector (FPC) is in the range of 2.18-9.4 m 2 /kW c , while for evacuated tube collector (ETC) is in the range of 1.27-12.5 m 2 /kW c. For concentrated photovoltaic thermal collector (CPVT) and PVT, the average area to produce cooling for solar absorption chillers are 2.72 m 2 /kW c and 3.1 m 2 /kW c respectively.

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“…A large number of studies related to solar-assisted absorption cooling technologies were carried out. Aliane et al [12] conducted an investigation of experimental results and experiences presented in the state of the art of these types of systems, mentioning that it is necessary to have experience in the installation and to keep the design as simple as possible to ensure efficient operation. Bataineh and Taamneh [13] mentioned that low performance and high cost are the main disadvantages of sorption technologies; however, given the synchrony of solar radiation with cooling needs, these systems are still attractive when coupled with solar energy; thus, research continues to seek a solution to their technological, economic, and environmental problems.…”

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Simulation of a Solar-Assisted Air-Conditioning System Applied to a Remote School

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In this work, we present an absorption cooling system with 35 kW capacity driven by solar thermal energy, installed in the school of Puertecitos, Mexico, an off-grid community with a high level of social marginalization. The cooling system provides thermal comfort to the school’s classrooms through four 8.75-kW cooling coils, while a 110-m2 field of evacuated tube solar collectors delivers the thermal energy needed to activate the cooling machine. The characteristics of the equipment installed in the school were used for simulation and operative analysis of the system under the influence of typical factors of an isolated coastal community, such as the influence of climate, thermal load, and water consumption in the cooling tower, among others. The aim of this simulation study was to determine the best operating conditions prior to system start-up, to establish the requirements for external heating and cooling services, and to quantify the freshwater requirements for the proper functioning of the system. The results show that, with the simulated strategies implemented, with a maximum load operation, the system can maintain thermal comfort in the classrooms for five days of classes. This is feasible as long as weekends are dedicated to raising the water temperature in the thermal storage tank. As the total capacity of the system is distributed in the four cooling coils, it is possible to control the cooling demand in order to extend the operation periods. Utilizing 75% or less of the cooling capacity, the system can operate continuously, taking advantage of stored energy. The cooling tower requires about 750 kg of water per day, which becomes critical given the scarcity of this resource in the community.

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An illustrated review on solar absorption cooling experimental studies

Cited by 84 publications

References 38 publications

Adsorbent-Adsorbate Pairs for Solar Thermal Energy Storage in Residential Heating Applications: A Comparative Study

Adsorbent-Adsorbate Pairs for Solar Thermal Energy Storage in Residential Heating Applications: A Comparative Study

A review of solar driven absorption cooling with photovoltaic thermal systems

Simulation of a Solar-Assisted Air-Conditioning System Applied to a Remote School

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