Results of an experimental study of a solar cooling system in Jaén using single effect lithium bromide absorption chiller

Authors

  • A. Gómez Moreno Author
  • P.J. Casanova Peláez Author
  • F.A. Díaz Garrido Author
  • J.M. Palomar Carnicero Author
  • R. López García Author
  • F. Cruz Peragón Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.522

Abstract

The potential of absorption machines to cool, in particular, in

house air-conditioning systems is well-known. Using solar

thermal energy helps decreasing air-conditioning systems CO2

emissions. The purpose of this work is to prove the

effectiveness of this kind of systems to cool an average house

during summertime. The setting uses an unit heater for heat

dissipation. The cooling coil decreases the COP setting because

the dissipation depends on external temperature. Using another

renewable source of energy, like geothermal energy (Ground

Source Heat Pump, GSHP), would improve the performance of

the setting because, from a certain depth, ground temperature is

practically constant and it is lower. The goal of this article is to

present the design of the system as well as some first results for

several representative days in August 2009.

Author Biographies

  • A. Gómez Moreno

    Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén (España)

    Telephone/Fax: +0034 953212903, e-mail: agmoreno@ujaen.es

  • P.J. Casanova Peláez

    Department of Electronic Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Building A3, 23071 Jaén (Spain)

    Phone/Fax number:+0034 953212805, e-mail: casanova@ujaen.es

  • F.A. Díaz Garrido

    Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén (España)

    Telephone/Fax: +0034 953212903

  • J.M. Palomar Carnicero

    Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén (España)

    Telephone/Fax: +0034 953212903

  • R. López García

    Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén (España)

    Telephone/Fax: +0034 953212903

  • F. Cruz Peragón

    Department of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

    E.P.S. of Jaén, Jaén University

    Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n – Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén (España)

    Telephone/Fax: +0034 953212903

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Published

2024-01-24

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Articles