Multi-Objective Optimization of a Solar Combined Power Generation and Multi-Cooling System Using CO<sub>2</sub> as a Refrigerant

This paper proposes a new combined multi-cooling and power generation system (CMCP) driven by solar energy. Carbon dioxide is used as a refrigerant. A parabolic trough collector (PTC) is employed to collect solar radiation and convert it into thermal energy. The system includes a supercritical CO<...

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Main Authors: Rania Hammemi, Mouna Elakhdar, Bourhan Tashtoush, Ezzedine Nehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1585