Integrated Modeling of Building Energy Requirements Incorporating Solar Assisted Cooling

Date Published
08/2005
Publication Type
Conference Paper
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LBL Report Number
LBNL-58783
Abstract

This paper expands on prior Berkeley Lab work on integrated simulation of building energy systems by the addition of active solar thermal collecting devices, technology options not previously considered (Siddiqui et al 2005). Collectors can be used as an alternative or additional source of hot water to heat recovery from reciprocating engines or microturbines. An example study is presented that evaluates the operation of solar assisted cooling at a large mail sorting facility in southern California with negligible heat loads and year round cooling loads. Under current conditions solar thermal energy collection proves an unattractive option, but is a viable carbon emission control strategy.

Conference Name
2005 International Conference on Solar Air Conditioning
Year of Publication
2005
Pagination
7
Publisher
LBNL
Conference Location
Kloster Banz, Germany
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