Mech425 Work in Progress

The Design and Development of a Solar Powered Refrigerator


R.H.B. Fxell, Sommai Kornsakoo, D.G.D.C Wijeratna. Bangkok, Thailand: Asian Institute of Technology, 1976.



Preface

Summary

Contents


I INTRODUCTION

The Basis for Considering Solar Energy Objectives of the Study Possibilities for Research and Development The Rationale for Selecting Solar Refrigeration


II SOLAR REFRIGERATION

Indices of Performance Operation of the Intermittent Ammonia-Water System Analysis of the Ideal Cycle Rigorous Analysis of the Ammonia-Water Cycle Historical Development


III DESIGN OF THE EXPERIMENTAL UNIT

Choice of Configuration Operation of the System Concentration of Aqua-Ammonia Regeneration Phase of the Cycle Refrigeration Phase of the Cycle Collector-Generator Specifications The Volume of the Generator The Size of the Receiver for Ammonia Heat of Generation Heat of Condensation Further Details of the Design


IV EXPERIMENTAL TESTS

Relationship between Plate Temperature and Solution Temperature Experimental Results Amount of Ammonia Distilled Cooling Ratio Heat Absorbed by Solution During Regeneration Solar Coefficient of Performance Discussion


V CONCLUSIONS AND PLANS FOR CONTINUING RESEARCH

Conclusions Economic Considerations Modifications ]]=== The Development of a Village Ice-Maker Alternatives


References


Appendix A

  Charging - Equipment - Procedure


Appendix B

  Estimation of Incident Solar Radiation
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