Modeling Of Solar Photovoltaic Assisted Vapor Absorption Refrigeration System for Running an Ice Factory

Abstract

In this study a detailed analysis for running an ice factory in city New Delhi located in India has been analyzed. The ice factory is operated throughout the day and throughout the year. The solar photovoltaic (PV) modules is used for powering of vapor absorption refrigeration system(VARS). The ice production of the ice factory is done by the evaporator of VARS. The cooling load of evaporator is 50 TOR(tones of refrigeration) and heat exchanger effectiveness is 0.8. The water is converted to ice to -10 o C from ambient temperature. It is found that 5943 modules in parallel (each having two modules in series) of Central Electronics Limited make PM 150 can meet the electrical energy demand of the VARS throughout the year. The power back up is provided using battery bank of rated capacity of 59430 Ah.