Air-conditioning in residential buildings through absorption systems powered by solar collectors. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tarsitano, Anna; Ciancio, Virgilio; Coppi, Massimo
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 126(2017)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 154
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: absorption heat pumps -- absorption chillers -- solar collectors -- air conditioning -- Nearly Zero Energy Building -- reducing emissions; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: Over the past years, the scientific community has been exploring alternative solutions to the fossil fuels used for indoor air-conditioning. The solution here suggested is formed by absorption machines powered by solar panels used to air-condition small residential buildings. The study examined a small residential building and evaluated energy savings, reduction of CO2 and the return on investment compared to a traditional solution. The results obtained might be considered as valid since the heat used was provided by a free energy source with a low environmental impact, devoid of CO2 emissions.