Study on Hybrid of Solar Powered Water Heater and Adsorption Ice Maker

Abstract

Based on the vacuum tube type solar collector, a system of hybrid solar powered water heater and adsorption ice maker was designed and a prototype was built. Energy analysis of the hybrid system was presented, and the prototype was experimental tested in different season. The results of analysis and experiment show that, compared with the traditional solar powered water heater and cooling machine, the hybrid system is more suitable for household usage. © 2002, Architectural Institute of Japan. All rights reserved.