This
report from Till Felix Reichardt of the Pontifical Catholic University
of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) describes research into the various forms of
solar thermal air-condition systems, and which would be best suited for
use to meet the growing demand for indoor air-conditioning in Brazil.
The researcher found that a closed chilled water cycle system with an integrated absorption chiller is typically the best system to be used for indoor air-conditioning in Brazilian facilities and buildings. It is also recommended that this is supplemented by an electric air-conditioning system rather than a natural gas system. This system formation would have three main benefits: meeting air-conditioning demands across different demand peaks, having the shortest payback period, and presenting a steady cost.
The researcher found that a closed chilled water cycle system with an integrated absorption chiller is typically the best system to be used for indoor air-conditioning in Brazilian facilities and buildings. It is also recommended that this is supplemented by an electric air-conditioning system rather than a natural gas system. This system formation would have three main benefits: meeting air-conditioning demands across different demand peaks, having the shortest payback period, and presenting a steady cost.
