Control of CO2 evaporation in an integrated photovoltaic module: experiments and modelling

Author:

Azzolin M,Zanetti E,Conte R,Del Col D

Abstract

Abstract The use of environmentally friendly refrigerants and the improvement of the system performance are two main topics in the research on heat pump technology. Given the recent limitations imposed on the usage of high global warming potential refrigerants, there is a growing demand in the market for the adoption of natural refrigerants, like CO2. Nevertheless, CO2 heat pumps operate under transcritical conditions, which can adversely affect its efficiency. Therefore, incorporating a solar heat source into a CO2 heat pump can offer a solution to mitigate low system performance issues. In the present study, a photovoltaic module integrated with the evaporator of a CO2 heat pump is experimentally studied. The PV-T evaporator exploits solar radiation to both generate electricity in the PV cells and ensure the evaporation of CO2 in the collector’s tubes. Simultaneously, the PV conversion efficiency is improved by the cooling effect of the evaporation. The present evaporator works in dry expansion mode, thus the refrigerant flow after the expansion device is sent to the solar collectors, where it evaporates before returning to the compressor. When using a PV-T evaporator, it is necessary to prevent superheating in the evaporator to keep a uniform and efficient cooling of the PV cells. The current heat pump design prevents the occurrence of superheated vapor at the PV-T evaporator’s outlet. Beside the experimental activity a dynamic numerical model of the system has been developed and validated.

Publisher

IOP Publishing

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