Analytical and experimental evaluation of solar absorption and vapor compression residential cooling systems

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Altern. Energy Sources; (United States)

OSTI ID:5461370

Darkazalli, G; Lawley, T J

Results from the University of Texas at Arlington/Solar Energy Research Facility (UTA/SERF) analytical and experimental study on residential solar heating and cooling systems are given. A description of the 145 m/sup 2/ solar residence, its basic components, operation, and controls of various combinations of system components is presented. A comparison of solar powered absorption cooling and solar assisted electric powered heat pump cooling for a single family residence is also presented. 2 refs.

• Research Organization: Univ of Tex, Arlington, USA
• OSTI ID: 5461370
• Report Number(s): CONF-791204-
• Journal Information: Altern. Energy Sources; (United States), Vol. 2; Conference: 2. Miami international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 10 Dec 1979
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
HOUSES
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING
SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATING
SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMPS
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUILDINGS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEAT PUMPS
HEATING
HEATING SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SPACE HEATING
WATER HEATING
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