Research goals for active solar cooling systems

Conference · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6499006

Warren, M L; Liers, H S

The energy savings potential of current absorption and Rankine cooling systems has been estimated by analysis of detailed computer simulations using TRNSYS in four cities (Phoenix, Miami, Fort Worth, and Washington, DC) and by projecting electrical and thermal performance improvements that can and must be made for economically viable systems. Incremental system cost goals for the year 2000 are established based on the present value of future energy savings discounted at a rate of return on investment sufficient to stimulate significant market penetration. No other economic factors (tax rates, tax credits, depreciation, etc.) have been included in the analysis.

• Research Organization: Energy and Environment Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley, CA
• OSTI ID: 6499006
• Report Number(s): CONF-830622-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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