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Optimization of a solar driven absorption refrigerator in the transient regime

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  • Hamed, Mouna
  • Fellah, Ali
  • Ben Brahim, Ammar

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This contribution deals with the theoretical study in dynamic mode of an absorption refrigerator endoreversible model. The system is a cold generating station driven by solar energy. The main elements of the cycle are a refrigerated space, an absorption refrigerator and a solar collector form. A mathematical model is developed. It combines the classical thermodynamics and mass and heat transfers principles. The numerical simulation is made for different operating and conceptual conditions. A global minimizing time optimization is performed in view to reach maximum performances. Appropriate dimensionless groups are defined. The results are presented in normalized charts for general applications. The collector temperature presents major influence on the conceptual and functional characteristics compared to the stagnation temperature influence. On the other hand the thermal load in the refrigerated space and the thermal conductance of the walls has analogous effects, therefore important to be considered in actual design. As a result, the model is expected to be a useful tool for simulation, design, and optimization of solar collector based energy systems.

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  • Hamed, Mouna & Fellah, Ali & Ben Brahim, Ammar, 2012. "Optimization of a solar driven absorption refrigerator in the transient regime," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 92(C), pages 714-724.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:92:y:2012:i:c:p:714-724
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.08.012
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