Solar-Powered Absorption Cooling System Design

Master sustainable HVAC engineering with this detailed solar absorption cooling design guide. This book offers a practical and theoretical foundation for designing, modeling, and optimizing solar-powered absorption cooling systems. Ideal for engineers, researchers, and energy consultants, it covers essential technologies for integrating solar energy with eco-friendly cooling solutions.

What You’ll Learn

• Principles of absorption refrigeration cycles (LiBr-H₂O, NH₃-H₂O)
• Design of solar thermal collectors for cooling applications
• System integration: Solar heat source with absorption chiller
• Thermal energy storage and distribution design
• Modeling and simulation techniques using software tools
• Performance optimization under various climatic conditions
• Environmental and economic evaluation of solar cooling systems

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer
• Familiarity with solar energy systems is recommended
• Engineering or technical background preferred

Book Description

This solar absorption cooling design guide provides a comprehensive overview of low-emission cooling systems that utilize solar thermal energy. With rising energy demands and climate change concerns, absorption cooling powered by renewable sources is becoming an essential component of sustainable building design.

The book explores both single-effect and double-effect absorption chillers and their compatibility with flat-plate, evacuated tube, and parabolic trough collectors. It explains key integration strategies and energy storage techniques needed for efficient, uninterrupted cooling, even in variable sunlight conditions.

Readers will benefit from real-world examples, case studies, and simulation models that help in designing customized cooling systems tailored to geographic and operational needs.

About the Authors

Authored by experts in renewable energy engineering and HVAC systems, this book draws from academic research and field projects to deliver a practical, results-driven approach to solar cooling design.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• ScienceDirect: Absorption Cooling Basics
• NREL Guide to Solar Cooling Technologies
• IEA SHC – Solar Air Conditioning Overview

Explore Related Courses

• Solar Energy Systems Design
• Thermodynamics and HVAC Fundamentals
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• HVAC System Modeling and Optimization