Simulations and techno-economic analysis of solar cooling system

• Autorzy: Kalina Jacek , Rabiej Michał , Santos Silva Carlos

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/ather.2024.150861

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this paper, a solar absorption cooling system with a chilled water storage tank and peak load compression system was considered for cooling the Instituto Superior Tecnico Tower building in Lisbon, Portugal. To fulfill this task, a dynamic simulation of the building was performed using the DesignBuilder software, then a solar collector field was designed. The next step was to build a computational model of the absorption chiller in the Engineering Equation Solver software, which allowed for further simulation of the annual operation of the system supported by the chilled water tank and the backup system with compressed air conditioning. The last stage of the work was the economic analysis of such a system in comparison with conventional compressed air conditioning. The simulation results and economic analysis showed that the solar absorption cooling system could be a beneficial cooling solution for the Instituto Superior Tecnico Tower building. However, it would have to operate with an energy storage system and a peak load compression backup system to be able to cool the building efficiently all year round. Additionally, such a solution could have a significant positive impact on climate through considerable annual savings in electricity consumption. Results revealed that the proposed system meets the cooling demand of the building, mainly by solar-energy-driven absorption chiller. The annual contribution of a backup compression chiller ranges from 20% to 36% depending on the size of chilled water storage tanks. Financial calculations revealed discounted payback periods in the range of 4.5 to 12.5 years depending on the system configuration.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

solar cooling; building simulation; absorption chillers; solar thermal collector; thermal energy storage

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Instytutu Maszyn Przepływowych PAN ; Komitet Termodynamiki i Spalania PAN
• Czasopismo: Archives of Thermodynamics
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 45, no 2
• Strony: 145--155
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Kalina Jacek

• Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Rabiej Michał

• Technical University of Lisbon, Mechanical Engineering Department, Alameda da Universidade, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal

autor

Santos Silva Carlos

• Technical University of Lisbon, Mechanical Engineering Department, Alameda da Universidade, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal

Bibliografia

• [1] Delmastro, C., & Abergel, T. (2020). Cooling. Tracking report. International Energy Agency. https://www.iea.org/reports/cooling [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].
• [2] Alazazmeh, A.J., & Mokheimer, E.M. (2015). Review of solar cooling technologies. Journal of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 4(05), 1−15. doi: 10.4172/2168-9873.1000180
• [3] Chwieduk, D., Grzebielec, A., & Rusowicz, A. (2014). Solar cooling in buildings. Technical Transactions - Civil Engineering,3-B(8), 65−73.
• [4] Neyer, D., & Jakob, U. (2020). Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions – a new IEA SHC Task. ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. 26−30 August, Limassol, Cyprus. International Solar Energy Society. EuroSun 2020 Proceedings. doi: 10.18086/eurosun.2020.02.08
• [5] Alahmer, A., Wang, X., & Ajib, S. (2021). Solar cooling technologies: Challenges, applications, and improvements. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/17585/solar-cooling-technologies-challenges-applications-and-improvements#overview [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].
• [6] Assilzadeh, F., Kalogirou, S.A., Ali, Y., & Sopian, K. (2005). Simulation and optimization of a LiBr solar absorption cooling system with evacuated tube collectors. Renewable Energy, 30,1143−1159. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2004.09.017
• [7] Narayanan, M. (2017). Techno-economic analysis of solar absorption cooling for commercial buildings in India. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 6(3), 253−262. doi:10.14710/ijred.6.3.253-262
• [8] Praene, J.P., Bastide, A., Lucas, F., Garde, F., & Boye, H. (2007, June). Simulation and optimization of a solar absorption cooling system using evacuated tube collectors. 9th REHVA World Congress ‘WellBeing Indoors’, Clima 2007, Helsinki, Finland.
• [9] Iranmanesh, A., & Mehrabian, M.A. (2014). Optimization of a lithium bromide–water solar absorption cooling system with evacuated tube collectors using the genetic algorithm. Energy and Buildings, 85, 427−435. doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.09.047
• [10] Pinamonti, M., & Baggio, P. (2020). Energy and economic optimization of solar-assisted heat pump systems with storage technologies for heating and cooling in residential buildings. Renewable Energy, 157, 90−99. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.04.121
• [11] Altun, A.F., & Kilic, M. (2020). Economic feasibility analysis with the parametric dynamic simulation of a single effect solar absorption cooling system for various climatic regions in Turkey. Renewable Energy, 152, 75−93. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.01.055
• [12] Drosou, V., Kosmopoulos, P., & Papadopoulos, A. (2016). Solar cooling system using concentrating collectors for office buildings: A case study for Greece. Renewable Energy, 97, 697−708.doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.06.027
• [13] Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D., Haag, M., & Schmitt, A. (2015). Systematic design and analysis of solar thermal cooling systems in different climates. Renewable Energy, 80, 827−836. doi:10.1016/j.renene.2015.02.019
• [14] Casals, X.G. (2006). Solar absorption cooling in Spain: Perspectives and outcomes from the simulation of recent installations. Renewable Energy, 31, 1371−1389. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2005.07.002
• [15] Ge, T.S., Wang, R.Z., Xu, Z.Y., Pan, Q.W., Du, S., Chen, X.M., Ma, T., Wu, X.N., Sun, X.L., & Chen, J.F. (2018). Solar heating and cooling: Present and future development. Renewable Energy,126, 1126−1140. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.06.081
• [16] Palomba, V., Wittstadt, U., Bonanno, A., Tanne, M., Harborth, N., & Vasta, S. (2019). Components and design guidelines for solar cooling systems: The experience of ZEOSOL. Renewable Energy, 141, 678‒692. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.04.018
• [17] DesignBuilder Software Ltd.. DesignBuilder software. https://designbuilder.co.uk/software/product-overview [accessed19 Jan. 2024].
• [18] EnergyPlus. https://energyplus.net/ [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].
• [19] Arcon-Sunmark. (2020). Specification of the Arcon-Sunmark a/s HT-SolarBoost 35/10 collector. Annex to the Solar Keymark Certificate.
• [20] Iranmanesh, A., & Mehrabian, M.A. (2014). Optimization of a lithium bromide–water solar absorption cooling system with evacuated tube collectors using the genetic algorithm. Energy and Buildings, 85, 427‒435. doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.09.047
• [21] European Commission. (2001). Integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC) - reference document on the application of best available techniques to industrial cooling systems. https://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2019-11/cvs_bref_1201.pdf [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].
• [22] Yazaki Energy. (2020). Wfc-m100 specification. https://yazakienergy.com/literature.php [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].
• [23] Narayanan, M. (2017). Techno-economic analysis of solar absorption cooling for commercial buildings in India. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 6(3), 253‒262. doi:10.14710/ijred.6.3.253-262
• [24] International Energy Agency. (2019). Energy Transitions Indicators, IEA, Paris. https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-transitionsindicators, License: CC BY 4.0 [accessed 19 Jan. 2024].