Development and Field Test of Complete Solar Cooling Kits: the Project “Solcoolsys”
Abstract
Solar cooling with solar collectors and a thermally driven chiller is a well demonstrated technology for the air-conditioning of buildings. In a joint research project of the partners Fraunhofer ISE, SorTech AG and Solvis GmbH & Co KG a new integrated solar cooling kit is being developed and will be field tested. It is planned to install 10 systems in the power range of 8-30kW at the premises of interested customers in Germany and abroad. The systems will be equipped with a detailed monitoring system. The goal of this field test is to gain operation experience and collect monitoring data under real conditions. This data will be used to evaluate the performance of the complete package, improve and optimize the design and operation of the whole system. The expected application is not fixed yet and will comprise residential as well as small commercial applications. In this paper we present the system concept and hydraulic design as well as the monitoring and evaluation concept. As the sites for the installation are not chosen yet, the presentation also gives the opportunity to interested customers to participate in the project.