A Trnsys Simulation Of A Solar-Driven Ejector Air Conditioning System With An Integrated PCM Cold Storage

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2017

Authors

Yosr Allouche (Author) Other; Szabolcs Varga (Author) FEUP; Chiheb Bouden (Author) Other; Armando C. Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (TMREES16)

International Conference on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment and Sustainability Fall Meeting, TMREES 2016-Cnam

16 November 2016 through 18 November 2016

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-HSG

DOI: 10.1063/1.4976240

Abstract (EN): In this paper, the development of a TRNSYS model, for the simulation of a solar driven ejector cooling system with an integrated PCM cold storage is presented. The simulations were carried out with the aim of satisfying the cooling needs of a 140 m3 space during the summer season in Tunis, Tunisia. The system is composed of three main subsystems, which include: a solar loop, an ejector cycle and a PCM cold storage tank. The latter is connected to the air-conditioned space. The influence of applying cold storage on the system performance was investigated. It was found that the system COP increased compared to a system without cold storage. An optimal storage volume of 1000 l was identified resulting in the highest cooling COP and highest indoor comfort (95% of the time with a room temperature below 26°C). The maximum COP and solar thermal ratio (STR) were 0.193 and 0.097, respectively. © 2017 Author(s).

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9