Journal of Solar Energy Engineering · 1984 · 23 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMechanical EngineeringEnergy SystemsHeat TransferThermodynamicsCooling SystemsIrreversible ThermodynamicsPower CyclesSolar Energy SystemsSolar Thermal SystemsThermodynamic CyclesAbsorption CoolingAbsorption Cooling SystemsAbsorption RefrigerationIrreversible Thermodynamics Of Power CyclesSecond-law AnalysisSolar Activity CyclesSolar CoolingSolar Thermal Power Cycles
The Second Law of Thermodynamics is used to analyze solar powered absorption cooling cycles and systems. Irreversibility is used as a figure of merit for components and cycles. The irreversibility of individual components is determined for several solar-powered absorption cycles and systems. The understanding of the causes of these irreversibilities identifies the areas of possible cycle and system improvements.