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Journal Article

Author
Sheridan, N. R.
Title
Solar air-conditioning
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 33, no. 1-2, Jan-Feb 1961, pp. 47-52
Description

This paper, No.1523, was presented before the Engineering Conference, 1960, in Cairns from 2nd to 6th May. 1960.

The author, N. R. Sheridan, BE MSc AMIEAust, is Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, University of Queensland

Abstract

This paper explores the potential of solar energy for domestic air-conditioning in tropical Australia, addressing both technical and economic considerations. It reviews the immense solar energy available and the historical challenges of harnessing it, noting renewed interest due to rising fuel costs and improved materials. The author analyses the requirements for air-conditioning - temperature, humidity, air motion, and purity - and discusses how solar heat can assist both refrigeration and evaporation cooling processes. The paper details the advantages of solar-powered systems for homes, including reduced fuel costs and suitability for remote areas. It examines absorber technologies, particularly flat-plate collectors, and their efficiency improvements with selective surfaces. The integration of solar collectors with lithium bromide-water absorption refrigerators and chemical dehumidification cycles is described, highlighting practical system layouts and performance. The paper concludes that solar air-conditioning could significantly enhance comfort and population stability in tropical regions, with economic viability improving as demand grows.

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