Thermal solar sorption cooling systems, a review of principle, technology, and applications

Alexandria Engineering Journal

Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh¹  Khaled Khodary Esmaeil²  Radwan A. Almasri³  S. Suyambazhahan⁴ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia;Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, 51452 Buriadah, Saudi Arabia;Mechanical Power Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;

关键词: Solar energy;    Solar cooling technologies;    Thermal sorption solar cooling;    Adsorption;    Absorption;    Dissociative evaporative cooling;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Conventional energy consumption in refrigeration is one of the important reasons in global warming. Solar cooling systems are becoming more compact, having lower costs, and are potential alternative technologies, especially in hot and sunny climates. The adsorption, absorption, and dissociative evaporative cooling (DEC) are the technologies used for sorption machines, which are discussed in this review paper. Various multi-criteria performance indicators appearing in the previous studies are discussed, followed by evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of distinguishing sorption solar thermal cooling systems. Market research is conducted to prove the capacity of these technologies. The review shows that compared to other technologies, the solar absorption system is more efficient, so it is very commonly used for cooling applications in various locations. An important topic was also presented using phase change materials and nanofluids in solar sorption systems, that need more research. It is noted from this that most solar cooling systems are hybrid in terms of source and there are multiple applications (cooling - heating and electricity generation). The software packages to study these systems are introduced. Further research is required on desiccant materials that can be regenerated under lower temperatures that would augment the extent of solar desiccant cooling application.

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