Effect of insolation levels on the capacity of solar driven absorption chillers

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5284302

Logee, T L

This paper discusses the performance of 3-ton, 15-ton, and 25-ton absorption chillers fired by solar hot water. An important concern to manufacturers and designers of solar cooling systems is the effect of solar insolation on the chilled water output and efficiency of absorption chillers. Hourly performance factors are calculated for system energy flows. This large data base provides an opportunity to measure the effects of solar insolation on chiller output under field conditions. 7 refs.

• Research Organization: Autom Ind Inc, Silver Spring, Md, USA
• OSTI ID: 5284302
• Journal Information: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Vol. 81-WA/Sol-29; ISSN ASMSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140100 -- Solar Energy-- Resources & Availability
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
AIR CONDITIONERS
EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
INSOLATION
NORTH AMERICA
PERFORMANCE
SOLAR AIR CONDITIONERS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
USA