Weather effect on the solar adsorption air-conditioning system using activated carbon fiber/ethanol as pair of refrigeration: A case study of malaysia

Abstract

This study indicates the simulation analysis of the solar adsorption cycle using the activated carbon fiber/ethanol as the pair of refrigeration in Malaysia. The heat source used was evacuated tube collectors. The cycle is used for the purpose of air-conditioning for two temperature levels, where the cooling load can be 7°C. TRNSYS simulation software was used to model the system with the weather data of Malaysia. The results showed that the weather has a high effect on the performance of the cycle. Both the cooling capacity and the COP were calculated in this study. © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2014.