Modelling and Experimental Characterization of Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems for Cooling and Heating of Buildings in different climate conditions

Identifier:  TDX:3187

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX3187

Authors:  Ramadan, Khaled Mohamed

Abstract:
The integration of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) and efficient air conditioning systems into buildings allows the provision of heating, cooling and electricity with a reduction in greenhouse emissions. The integration configurations of: a) photovoltaic (PV) systems with air-cooled electric chillers and air-to-water heat pump (HP) systems; b) air-based PV/T systems with air-to-water HP systems; c) Low concentrated photovoltaic/thermal systems (LCPV/T) with compression and absorption chillers; and d) LCPV/T coupled with water-to-water HP have a great potential in boosting the share of onsite PV-electricity. The flexibility of incorporating LCPV/T energy for the bidirectional low temperature network in urban districts reduces thermal losses and provides producer and consumer (prosumer) buildings. In comparison to the typical configuration of PV integrated compression chiller, the proposed configuration of LCPV/T coupled with the compression and absorption chillers reduces the payback period by 10-40% in the case building in Cairo. Substituting the connection to the campus water network with the use of reversible