Modeling of a second-generation solar-driven Rankine air conditioner. Final report [electronic resource].

Published: Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 1984.
Physical Description: Pages: 158 : digital, PDF file
Additional Creators: United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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Summary

Ten configurations of a second-generation (2G), solar-powered, Rankine-driven air conditioner were simulated and the data presented for use in companion studies. The results of the analysis show that the boiling-in-collector (BIC) configuration generates more power per collector area than the other configurations. The models used to simulate the configuration are presented in this report. The generated data are also presented. Experimental work was done under this study to both improve a novel refrigerant and oil lubrication system for the centrifugal compressor and investigate the aerodynamic unloading characteristics of the centrifugal compressor. The information generated was used to define possible turbo-gearbox configurations for use in the second generation computer simulation.

Report Numbers

E 1.99:doe/cs/30576-t1
doe/cs/30576-t1

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Solar Energy

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Published through SciTech Connect.
07/01/1984.
"doe/cs/30576-t1"
"DE84015132"
Batton, W.D.; Denius, M.W.
Barber-Nichols Engineering Co., Arvada, CO (USA)

Funding Information

AC03-81CS30576

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