Performance evaluation of solar absorption cooling system of Bahal (Haryana)

Abstract

This study presents the modeling of a solar-powered, single-stage, absorption cooling system using a flat plate collector and water-lithium bromide solution. A modular computer program has been developed for the absorption system to simulate various cycle configurations with the help of weather data of village Bahal, Distt. Bhiwani, Haryana, India. The effects of hot water inlet temperatures on the coefficient of performance and the surface area of the absorption cooling component are studied. Also studied is the effect of reference temperature, which is the minimum allowable hot water inlet temperature on the fraction of total load met by nonpurchased energy and coefficient of performance.