Optimization of a solar thermal absorption cooling system for Bangladesh through simulation, experimental investigation and financial evaluation

Project ID: ARP/2022/MPE/02/07

Funding Source: AUST Internal Research Grant

Project Awarded: 30^th August, 2022

 

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Mahbubul Muttakin

Associate Professor, MPE Department, AUST

 

Co-principal Investigator/s:

Dr. Fazle Rabbi

Associate Professor, MPE Department, AUST

 

Project Duration: 2 years

Budget approved: 10,00,000/-

 

Expected Research Outcomes:

• Year-round performance of an evacuated tube collector (ETC) under meteorological condition of Bangladesh will be obtained as a research output.
• The effects of different nanofluids and the concentration of nanoparticles on the performance of ETC will be investigated.
• To meet a specific cooling demand, the size of the solar thermal system will be optimized based on financial data of Bangladesh.
• For a solar powered absorption chiller, solar fraction, COP, payback period, net present value will be calculated.
• Finally, a guideline/direction on future solar cooling system will be provided.