Review. Operation Modes and Control Strategies for Solar Cooling Systems
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https://doi.org/10.54139/revinguc.v29i3.152Keywords:
Absorption cooling, Solar energy, Solar thermal cooling systems, Control strategiesAbstract
The main objective of this review is to provide an overview of the operation modes and the main control and regulation strategies designed and implemented for the operation of solar thermal cooling systems, detailing their main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. In addition, general boundary conditions that govern the functioning of the single and double effect LiBr-H2O absorption systems driven by hot water are detailed, delving into the effects and/or reactions of these absorption machines with respect to the variations that may occur in the operating conditions of the system.
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