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Performance study of air conditioning system using solar power photovoltaic as energy source

  • Kaidir*
  • , Suryadimal
  • , A. Wibisono
  • , Burmawi
  • , Mulyanef
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Mechanical Engineering Dept.
  • Universitas Bung Hatta

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Nowadays, solar powered air conditioning machines have made increasing progress as air conditioning systems are almost a must in every building in Indonesia. Indonesia is a tropical area that can receive sunlight all year round. This study examines the design and performance of a solar-powered air conditioning system that is integrated with a photovoltaic (PV) system consisting of PV panels, solar chargers, DC power controllers/inverters and batteries. This air conditioning system can be used in non-electrical areas. The first step in this research is the calculation of the cooling load for the space to be conditioned and obtained about 1 ton of refrigeration (3.52 kW). Based on this cooling load, a photovoltaic (PV) system has been estimated and constructed with the necessary connections. Data logging systems have been used to measure the temperature of the main components in the cycle such as the compressor inlet and outlet as well as the evaporator and condenser. The input power for the system as well as the coefficient of performance (COP) for the system under Indonesian climatic conditions are measured throughout the day. The coefficient of performance varies from 2.9 to 8.5 for the system and this result is compared with the performance of the conventional system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th Engineering Science and Technology International Conference, ESTIC 2021
Subtitle of host publicationApplied Technology for Sustainable Development
Editors Burmawi, Maria Ulfah, Mulyanef, Dessi Mufti, Yesmizarti Muchtiar, Budi Sunaryo
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444850
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Engineering Science and Technology International Conference: Applied Technology for Sustainable Development, ESTIC 2021 - Padang, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 27 Oct 2021 → …

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2691
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th Engineering Science and Technology International Conference: Applied Technology for Sustainable Development, ESTIC 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityPadang, Virtual
Period27/10/21 → …

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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