Simulation–optimization of solar-assisted desiccant cooling system for subtropical Hong Kong

Performance study of ejector cooling cycle at critical mode under superheated primary flow

“…The increased demand on electrical energy for refrigeration and air conditioning combined with the rise of oil prices encouraged researchers to investigate the possibility of replacing the high cost fossil fuels energy with renewable energy resources such as solar energy. This strategy will reduce the dependence on fossil fuel resources and contribute to conservation of both efficient use of energy resources and reduction of CO 2 emissions [1][2][3][4]. In the past, an ejector was used in the steam jet cooling in HVAC systems for commercial buildings.…”

Exponential correlations to predict the dependence of effectiveness parameters of a desiccant wheel on the airflow rates and on the rotation speed

“…[10] and [11] can probably be justified by the reduced number of experiments used in both studies. So, the application of the constanteffectiveness method in some published studies [3] is questionable.…”

“…The simulation of a solar-assisted desiccant cooling system was performed by Fong et al [3] using the simulation platform TRNSYS. Among a variety of component models, the desiccant wheel was treated as a special component.…”

Selection of Solar Collectors Technology and Surface for a Desiccant Cooling System based on Energy, Environmental and Economic Analysis

“…On the other hand, they have a reduced efficiency with respect to flat-plate and evacuated collectors, due to low heat exchange convective coefficients between air and the absorber plate; furthermore, air collectors do not allow the storage of thermal energy. The model of air collectors is calibrated by means of data found in [10].…”