The main objective of the current work is to investigate the thermodynamic performance of a novel solar powered multi-effect refrigeration system. The proposed cycle consists of a solar tower system with a heliostat field and central receiver (CR) that has molten salt as the heat transfer fluid, an absorption refrigeration cycle (ARC), an ejector refrigeration cycle (ERC), and a cascade refrigeration cycle (CRC). Energy and exergy analyses were carried out to measure the thermodynamic performance of the proposed cycle, using Dhahran weather data and operating conditions. The largest contribution to cycle irreversibility was found to be from the CR system (52.5%), followed by the heliostat field (25%). The first and second-law efficiencies improved due to the increase in the following parameters: ejector evaporator temperature, turbine inlet and exit pressures, and cascade evaporator temperature. Parametric analysis showed that the compressor delivery pressure, turbine inlet and exit pressures, hot molten salt outlet temperature, and ejector evaporator temperature significantly affect the refrigeration output.
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July 2019
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Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Multi-Effect Refrigeration System
Ayman J. Alazazmeh,
Ayman J. Alazazmeh
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: g201204580@kfupm.edu.sa
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: g201204580@kfupm.edu.sa
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Esmail M. A. Mokheimer,
Esmail M. A. Mokheimer
Mem. ASME
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Center of Research Excellence in Energy Efficiency (CEEE),
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy (CoRe-RE),
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: esmailm@kfupm.edu.sa
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: esmailm@kfupm.edu.sa
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Abdul Khaliq,
Abdul Khaliq
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: khaliqsb@gmail.com
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: khaliqsb@gmail.com
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Bilal A. Qureshi
Bilal A. Qureshi
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 567,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: bqureshi@kfupm.edu.sa
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 567,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: bqureshi@kfupm.edu.sa
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Ayman J. Alazazmeh
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: g201204580@kfupm.edu.sa
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: g201204580@kfupm.edu.sa
Esmail M. A. Mokheimer
Mem. ASME
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Center of Research Excellence in Energy Efficiency (CEEE),
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia;
Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy (CoRe-RE),
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: esmailm@kfupm.edu.sa
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: esmailm@kfupm.edu.sa
Abdul Khaliq
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: khaliqsb@gmail.com
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 279,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: khaliqsb@gmail.com
Bilal A. Qureshi
Mechanical Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 567,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: bqureshi@kfupm.edu.sa
College of Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum and
Minerals (KFUPM),
P. O. Box 567,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: bqureshi@kfupm.edu.sa
1Corresponding author.
Contributed by the Advanced Energy Systems Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY. Manuscript received October 17, 2018; final manuscript received December 5, 2018; published online January 9, 2019. Editor: Hameed Metghalchi.
J. Energy Resour. Technol. Jul 2019, 141(7): 072001 (13 pages)
Published Online: January 9, 2019
Article history
Received:
October 17, 2018
Revised:
December 5, 2018
Citation
Alazazmeh, A. J., Mokheimer, E. M. A., Khaliq, A., and Qureshi, B. A. (January 9, 2019). "Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Multi-Effect Refrigeration System." ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. July 2019; 141(7): 072001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042240
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