Keywords
Solar collectors, Flat-plate solar collector performance model, Absorption-cycle cooling generator, Thermoelectric cell-driven pump, Collector-area vs auxiliary-energy optimization, Fuel-price sensitivity / economic feasibility
Abstract
A mathematical computer model has been developed for the prediction of the thermal performance of a flat-plate solar collector used as the generator for an absorption cycle cooling system. The system employs thermoelectric cells to power its pump. The exponential relationship between the auxiliary energy and the collector area is used to optimize the system. It is predicted that the system will become feasible when the fuel price is raised to four times the current value.
Notes
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Graduation Date
Spring 1981
Advisor
Chang, K. K.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Format
Pages
97 pages
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0013434
Subjects
Solar collectors--Mathematical models; Solar collectors--Computer simulation; Solar collectors--Cooling; Solar collectors--Cost effectiveness; Thermoelectric generators--Design and construction
STARS Citation
Chen, Stuart Jee-Fong, "Analysis of a Solar Collector in an Absorption Cycle Including a Pump Operated by Thermoelectric Cells" (1981). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 545.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/545
Contributor (Linked data)
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Accessibility Status
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