Experiments with a village-size solar refrigerator | |
| Author | Somchai Chanchaona |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-84-8 |
| Subject(s) | Solar energy research Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery--Research |
| Note | A research study (6 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The performance of an intermittent ammonia-water absorption refrigerator with 25 m2 flat plate solar collector system containing 282 kg of aqua-ammonia solution (46% ammonia in water) was tested experimentally and the results were checked against a theoretical model. The amount of ice produced from this system is about 65 kg on a clear day, instead of 100 kg as originally expected. It was found that the reason for this shortcoming is that the area of the evaporator coil is too small. An improved design is proposed which theoretically should produce 100 kg of ice per day. This could provide cool storage for 214 kg of vegetables. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Exell, Robert H.B. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Saunier, G.Y. ;Prida Wibuiswas |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Shell International Petroleum Company |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |