Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector
This study investigates the use of solar energy, one of the leading renewable energy sources, to power a diffusion absorption refrigerator, thereby demonstrating the feasibility and practicality of renewable energy applications without relying on electrical energy or fossil fuels. Two mini refrigera...
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| description | This study investigates the use of solar energy, one of the leading renewable energy sources, to power a diffusion absorption refrigerator, thereby demonstrating the feasibility and practicality of renewable energy applications without relying on electrical energy or fossil fuels. Two mini refrigerators with identical power and features were employed in the experimental study. The aim is to evaluate the performance of two refrigerators, one powered by electricity and the other by heat from a parabolic solar collector. The heat transfer oil circulating in the parabolic solar collector was transferred to the generator of the solar refrigerator through a special apparatus. Various parameters such as mass flow rates, system pressure, solution concentrations, and thermal and COP values of diffusion refrigerators were meticulously analyzed. Experimental results obtained from both refrigerators were compared for a comprehensive evaluation. While the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of the electric refrigerator was determined as 0.398, the COP value of the solar refrigerator was determined as 0.380. These findings highlight the potential of solar energy in sustainable cooling applications and provide valuable information on comparing electric and solar cooling systems. The study contributes to the ongoing efforts to promote eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies, emphasizing the role of solar energy in reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c4b9b88f7aaa454cafa24fd70c9d20082024-01-12T04:56:51ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2024-01-0153103893Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collectorCuma Çetiner0Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Harran University, Şanlıurfa, TurkeyThis study investigates the use of solar energy, one of the leading renewable energy sources, to power a diffusion absorption refrigerator, thereby demonstrating the feasibility and practicality of renewable energy applications without relying on electrical energy or fossil fuels. Two mini refrigerators with identical power and features were employed in the experimental study. The aim is to evaluate the performance of two refrigerators, one powered by electricity and the other by heat from a parabolic solar collector. The heat transfer oil circulating in the parabolic solar collector was transferred to the generator of the solar refrigerator through a special apparatus. Various parameters such as mass flow rates, system pressure, solution concentrations, and thermal and COP values of diffusion refrigerators were meticulously analyzed. Experimental results obtained from both refrigerators were compared for a comprehensive evaluation. While the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of the electric refrigerator was determined as 0.398, the COP value of the solar refrigerator was determined as 0.380. These findings highlight the potential of solar energy in sustainable cooling applications and provide valuable information on comparing electric and solar cooling systems. The study contributes to the ongoing efforts to promote eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies, emphasizing the role of solar energy in reducing dependence on traditional energy sources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X23011991Diffusion absorption refrigeratorAmmonia-waterPerformanceSolar refrigeration |
| spellingShingle | Cuma Çetiner Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Diffusion absorption refrigerator Ammonia-water Performance Solar refrigeration |
| title | Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| title_full | Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| title_fullStr | Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| title_short | Thermal analysis of operating a solar-powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| title_sort | thermal analysis of operating a solar powered diffusion absorption refrigerator with a parabolic collector |
| topic | Diffusion absorption refrigerator Ammonia-water Performance Solar refrigeration |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X23011991 |
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