A simplified method to predict energy cost savings in office buildings using a hybrid desiccant, absorption chiller, and natural gas turbine cogeneration system with thermal storage

Proceedings of the Energy Sustainability Conference 2007

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 787-796

  McNeill, James ^a   Previtali, Jon ^a   Krarti, Moncef ^a  

^a University of Colorado at Boulder   (United States)

Author keywords

Absorption chiller; Cogeneration; Desiccant; Energy cost savings; Hybrid system

Indexed keywords

HYBRID AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; HYBRID COGENERATION SYSTEM; THERMAL STORAGE;

AIR CONDITIONING; COGENERATION PLANTS; COOLING SYSTEMS; COST EFFECTIVENESS; GAS TURBINES;

ENERGY CONSERVATION;

EID: 37249090711     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1115/ES2007-36243     Document Type: Conference Paper

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