Optimization of photovoltaic/thermal collector heat pump systems
Conference
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OSTI ID:6171471
Combined photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors convert insolation directly to both electrical and thermal energy. These collectors are potentially less costly and have smaller space requirements than equivalent separate collectors operating to satisfy residential heating, cooling, hot water and electrical power demands. TRNSYS simulation of PV/T collector-heat pump systems for residences in New York and Fort Worth climates, and analysis of the technical and economic results are discussed. The parallel heat pump configuration with 40 square meters of PV/T collectors was found to be the least-cost system option for the New York residence.
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Lexington (USA). Lincoln Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- EG-77-S-02-4577
- OSTI ID:
- 6171471
- Report Number(s):
- COO-4577-7; CONF-790541-20
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International Solar Energy Society meeting, Atlanta, GA, USA, 28 May 1979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR-ASSISTED HEAT PUMPS
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
COOLING LOAD
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
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MID-ATLANTIC REGION
NORTH AMERICA
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SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
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