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Active Hybrid Solar Cooling Systems

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Solar Energy Utilization

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 129))

Abstract

Systems that combine a desiccant dehumidification cycle with a second cycle that produces sensible cooling are discussed. The thermodynamic and possible economic advantages over simple cycles are outlined, and the literature that describes the behavior of such cycles is reviewed.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Center for Energy Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA

    J. R. Howell (E.C.H. Bantel Professor, Fellow)

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    J. R. Howell (E.C.H. Bantel Professor, Fellow)

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    Y. Yener

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Howell, J.R. (1987). Active Hybrid Solar Cooling Systems. In: Yüncü, H., Paykoc, E., Yener, Y. (eds) Solar Energy Utilization. NATO ASI Series, vol 129. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3631-7_18

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