Efficient utilization of solar energy by using heat pumps

Kaygusuz K., Ayhan T.

2nd Trabzon International Energy and Environment Symposium, Trabzon, Turkey, 26 - 29 July 1998, pp.175-179 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
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  • City: Trabzon
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.175-179
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Heat pump and solar collector system with thermal energy storage unit were combined to utilize solar energy efficiently at low temperature (10-50 degrees C). CaCl2.6H(2)O was used as a thermal energy storage medium and water also used as a working liquid between storage tank and collectors. The performance of the system at different heat source temperatures for residential heating in Trabzon, was investigated both experimentally and theoretically.