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Roncal-Casano JjAuthorRodríguez-Martín JAuthorMuñoz-Antón JAuthorVelasco AaAuthor

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October 30, 2023
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Techno-economic comparison of a solar absorption chiller and photovoltaic compression chiller

Publicated to:36th International Conference On Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation And Environmental Impact Of Energy Systems, Ecos 2023. 2661-2672 - 2023-01-01 (), DOI: 10.52202/069564-0239

Authors: Roncal-Casano JJ; Taddeo P; Rodriguez-Martín J; Muñoz-Antón J; Velasco AA

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Catalonia Institute for Energy Research IREC - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author

Abstract

Cooling systems are becoming increasingly important around the world. While centralized heating systems have been around for decades, cooling systems tend to be something that is only kept for large buildings, and decentralized cooling has flourished and is becoming the first choice when it comes to comfort needs, disregarding the efficiency of larger systems. In this work, TRNSYS was used taking advantage of the Wedistrict methodology to compare two different alternatives and analyze which technology fits better in a cold district solution. On one side, single-stage absorption chillers combined with solar thermal technologies (Fresnel) as its heat source, and on the other, compression chillers with high energy efficiency ratios combined with photovoltaic technologies were used. The paper shows that the current technological state singles out the compression chiller as a more appropriate selection for variable demand systems, while leaving absorption chillers as a viable option for constant cooling demand systems where a high temperature heat source is available.

Keywords

Absorption chillerDistrict coolingSolar energyTrnsys

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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (RONCAL CASANO, JUAN JOSE) and Last Author (ABANADES VELASCO, ALBERTO).