Research Article

Solar Thermal System Evaluation in China

Table 12

Equipment for a solar air-conditioning system.

Solar collecting systemTypeIndirect, forced circulation
Solar collectorU type evacuated tube solar collector
Heat transfer mediaWater
Number of storage tanks1
Tank volume15 m3
Insulation material and thickness50 mm polyurethane

Refrigeration system Type of refrigeratorWFC-SC50
Cooling capacity of refrigeratorCooling capacity 176 kW
ManufactureYazaki
Number of storage tanks1
Tank volume8 m3

BackupTypeBiomass boiler