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Title
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Solar Air Conditioning Study
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Report Number
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CR 77.018
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Creator
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Merriam, Richard
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Corporate Author
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Arthur D. Little, Inc.
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Corporate Report Number
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C-79679
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Date
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1977
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Date Issued
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1977-04
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Date Modified
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Scanned and posted 2024-01-30
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Extent
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145
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Contract
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N68305-76-C-0029
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NTRL Accession Number
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ADA043951
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Identifier
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ADA043951
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Format
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1 online resource
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Abstract
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The state-of-the-art of solar cooling is evaluated to determine the near term performance potentials and life-cycle costs of the most promising approaches. The heat actuated absorption cycle, Rankine cycle, and desiccant dehumidification cycle are examined. The principles of operation are described, performance coefficients are reviewed, operating constraints are examined, and the commercial status of each approach is evaluated. An analysis of the major solar cooling demonstrations (as of 1976) is carried out. Savings-to-investment ratios are calculated for solar cooling systems in buildings in seven locations within the United States.
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Description
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The state-of-the-art of solar cooling is evaluated to determine the near term performance potentials and life-cycle costs of the most promising approaches. The heat actuated absorption cycle, Rankine cycle, and desiccant dehumidification cycle are examined. The principles of operation are described, performance coefficients are reviewed, operating constraints are examined, and the commercial status of each approach is evaluated. An analysis of the major solar cooling demonstrations (as of 1976) is carried out. Savings-to-investment ratios are calculated for solar cooling systems in buildings in seven locations within the United States.
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Distribution Classification
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1
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Distribution Conflict
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No
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DTIC Record Exists
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Yes
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Illinois Tech Related
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No
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Photo Quality
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Not needed
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Report Availability
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Full text available
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Type
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report
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Provenance
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Solar Energy - Heat Transfer Labboratory, M.M.A.E. Deoartment, Illinois Institute of Technology