The solar-assisted heat pump (SAHP) systems are increasingly gaining attention for their
potential feasibility in various fields due to their energy saving benefits. However, the …

Benefiting of the advantages of low CO 2 emission and high energy performance, indirect
expansion solar assisted heat pump system (IDESHP) is one of the most promising and …

As known, the refrigerant charge and condenser area have important influence on the
thermal performance of a heat pump system. A test rig of a direct-expansion solar-assisted …

Direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump (DX-SAHP) system has proven to be an effective
energy-saving application. In view of the low output temperature and large radiant heat loss …

The high cost of electricity has done that the air condition sector search for alternatives to
produce cold efficiently. It is a necessity, especially in Brazil, where 17% of the total …

The solar-assisted heat pump (SAHP) is considered to be one of the efficient and promising
clean heating technologies, while the research on its operation strategy is insufficient. In this …

Thermoelectric generators are proposed to be applied to the heat pumps to further improve
the electrical output of the system. Some mathematical analyses have been carried out, but …

Solar energy is considered a clean and promising source of energy. The vapor compression
heat pump technology is identified as the most suitable and efficient method to fulfill both …

The direct expansion solar heat pump (DX-SHP) is a competent and sustainable option for
domestic heating and drying applications. The solar collector-evaporator is a vital …

Adjusting vapor and liquid in the evaporator could lead to heat transfer enhancement and
pressure drop reduction simultaneously. Its benefits in the steady system, such as air …