Design, Modeling, Manufacturing and Performance Evaluation of a Solar-powered Single-effect Absorption Cooling System (Energy Science, Engineering and Technology)

by: Vahid Vakiloroaya (Editor)

Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Edition: Har/Cdr

Publication Date: 2017/6/1

Language: English

Print Length: 233 pages

ISBN-10: 1536108820

ISBN-13: 9781536108828

Book Description

Conventional HVAC systems rely heavily on energy generated from fossil fuels, which are being rapidly depleted. This – together with a growing demand for cost-effective infrastructure and appliances – has necessitated new installations and major retrofits in occupied buildings to achieve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. As such, the development of clean energy air conditioning units remains an urgent engineering challenge. Solar HVAC systems, which convert thermal energy into cool air, are known to be an efficient source of heating and cooling. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, solar air conditioning units produce maximum cooling capacity when the sun is fierce; that is, they are most efficient during the hottest part of the day, in stark contrast to traditional air conditioning units, which are less effective as temperatures increase.

About the Author

Conventional HVAC systems rely heavily on energy generated from fossil fuels, which are being rapidly depleted. This – together with a growing demand for cost-effective infrastructure and appliances – has necessitated new installations and major retrofits in occupied buildings to achieve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. As such, the development of clean energy air conditioning units remains an urgent engineering challenge. Solar HVAC systems, which convert thermal energy into cool air, are known to be an efficient source of heating and cooling. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, solar air conditioning units produce maximum cooling capacity when the sun is fierce; that is, they are most efficient during the hottest part of the day, in stark contrast to traditional air conditioning units, which are less effective as temperatures increase.