Common solar cooling systems

What are the different types of solar cooling technology?

The most common type of solar cooling technology available are ab sorption-based chiller systems. These systems use a refrigerant and a sorbent (such as ammonia and water or water and lithium bromide) to transfer or “pump” heat out of a space, thus cooling it.

What is solar cooling?

Solar cooling is defined as a sustainable solution for cooling loads that utilizes abundant solar radiation, particularly effective during peak demand periods, and serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional cooling systems by reducing fossil fuel dependency and addressing climate change. How useful is this definition?

What are the techniques for solar cooling?

As with solar heating, the techniques for solar cooling consist of passive systems and active systems. The passive systems are not part of this course. For active solar cooling systems the three most promising approaches are the heat actuated absorption machines, the Rankine cycle heat engine, and the desiccant dehumidification systems.

What are the different types of solar air conditioning systems?

Solar air conditioning can be accomplished by three types of systems: absorption cycles, adsorption (desiccant) cycles, and solar mechanical processes. Solar thermal cooling is an important market in countries and regions with high cooling demands. Figure 9.6. Schematic diagram of combined space and water heating system .