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Technology development in the solar absorption air-conditioning systems

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  • Li, Z. F.
  • Sumathy, K.

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An environmental control system utilizing solar energy would generally be more cost-effective if it were used to provide both heating and cooling requirements in the building it serves. Various solar powered heating systems have been tested extensively, but solar powered air-conditioners have received little more than short-term demonstration attention. This paper reviews past efforts in the field of solar powered air-conditioning systems with the absorption pair of lithium bromide and water. A number of attempts have been made by researchers to improve the performance of the solar applied air-conditioning (chiller) subsystems. It is seen that the generator inlet temperature of the chiller is the most important parameter in the design and fabrication of a solar powered air-conditioning system. While collector choice, system design and arrangement are other impacting factors for the system operation.

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  • Li, Z. F. & Sumathy, K., 2000. "Technology development in the solar absorption air-conditioning systems," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 4(3), pages 267-293, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:4:y:2000:i:3:p:267-293
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