Review of solar and low energy cooling technologies for buildings

Review of solar and low energy cooling technologies for buildings

The objective of this paper is to examine solar cooling and low energy cooling technologies. A brief review of various cooling systems is presented, including solar sorption cooling, solar-mechanical systems, solar related air conditioning, and other low energy cooling technologies. The relative eff...

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Veröffentlicht in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2002-12, Vol.6 (6), p.557-572
Hauptverfasser: Florides, G.A, Tassou, S.A, Kalogirou, S.A, Wrobel, L.C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Applied sciences
Energy
Equipments, installations and applications
Exact sciences and technology
Natural energy
Photovoltaic conversion
Solar energy
Solar thermal conversion
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Zusammenfassung:The objective of this paper is to examine solar cooling and low energy cooling technologies. A brief review of various cooling systems is presented, including solar sorption cooling, solar-mechanical systems, solar related air conditioning, and other low energy cooling technologies. The relative efficiencies and applications of the various technologies are presented. These technologies can be utilized to reduce both the energy consumption and environmental impact of mechanical cooling systems.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/S1364-0321(02)00016-3