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Proceedings of eSim 2006: 4th Conference of IBPSA-Canada

     

MODELLING AN ADSORPTION SYSTEM FOR THE SEASONAL STORAGE OF HEAT IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Maria Mottillo, Radu Zmeureanu, Ian Beausoleil-Morrison

Abstract: A mathematical model of an adsorption storage unit has been developed and implemented into the ESP-r simulation environment. This paper briefly describes the mathematical model of the adsorption storage unit, its implementation in the ESP-r simulation program and the comparison of model results with published data. A case study of a house whose thermal requirements are met by a fuel cell cogeneration system coupled to a hot water tank for short term storage and an adsorption storage unit for long-term storage is presented in this paper. The overall performance of the proposed system, predicted by ESP-r, is presented, and conclusions are made with respect to model limitations and the longterm performance of coupling fuel cells and adsorption thermal storage systems.
Pages: 102 - 109
Paper:
esim2006_102_109