Design and Analysis of a Solar-Powered Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System using E20 Software: SOLAR-POWERED VAPOUR ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH E20 SOFTWARE

Faizan Ali; Ayushi Prakash; Malik Shahzad Ahmed Iqbal; Namita Tiwari; Shiv Kumar; Muhammad Asfar; Gaurav Yadav; Jitendra Kumar; Vikash Yadav

doi:10.56042/jsir.v84i6.7214

Authors

Faizan Ali Department of Mechanical Engineering, J S University, Shikohabad, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283 135, India
Ayushi Prakash Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad 201 015, Uttar Pradesh, India
Malik Shahzad Ahmed Iqbal Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya University, Karakul, Uzbekistan
Namita Tiwari Department of Mathematics, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur 208 024, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shiv Kumar Integral University, Lucknow 226 026, Uttar Pradesh, India
Muhammad Asfar DMB Services Project Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi 110 025, India
Gaurav Yadav Department of Mechanical Engineering, J S University, Shikohabad, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283 135, India
Jitendra Kumar Department of Mechanical Engineering, J S University, Shikohabad, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283 135, India
Vikash Yadav Government Polytechnic Bighapur Unnao, Department of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh 209 867, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56042/jsir.v84i6.7214

Keywords:

Absorber, Coefficient of performance, R717 (Ammonia), Refrigeration effect, Storage

Abstract

The utilization of solar energy as future energy source is drawing attention of industrialist and researchers worldwide. The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and Solar Photovoltaic Power (SPP) is second largest installed renewable energy source. Solar energy finds potential application in refrigeration system, electricity generation, desalinate water, heat generation etc. The solar powered refrigeration system is more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to conventional refrigeration systems. In order to explore the applications of solar powered refrigeration system, this study presents the quantitative simulation and performance maximization of a 2 TR solar-powered Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System (VARS) using E20 software motivated by its relevance for medium-scale applications such as commercial cooling and food processing. The integration of solar energy into VARS is an established field of research, with significant contributions. While fundamental principles of solar-driven ammonia-water VARS have been well documented, the application of E20 software would enhance system efficiency through simulation-based optimization. Despite E20 being a commercial tool frequently used in HVAC applications, this study applies it to a specific use case of VARS optimization, offering an improvement in methodology rather than an entirely new concept. This work presents the refining of existing designs using accessible simulation technology for performance optimization. Further, the aim is to bridge the gap between academic studies and practical implementations by demonstrating the feasibility of E20 in VAR system simulation. The performance of the system evaluated yielding a COP of 0.514, which aligns with previously established efficiency ranges.