Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye
This study examines the performance of a small-scale, single-effect absorption cooling system powered by biogas, designed to address the dual needs for cooling and energy in rural areas. The study focuses on Yenişehir, where animal-based biogas facilities are absent, and cold storage capacity is ins...
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| description | This study examines the performance of a small-scale, single-effect absorption cooling system powered by biogas, designed to address the dual needs for cooling and energy in rural areas. The study focuses on Yenişehir, where animal-based biogas facilities are absent, and cold storage capacity is insufficient to meet local agricultural demands. The system achieves a maximum Coefficient of Performance of 0.82 and an exergetic efficiency of 40.4 % under optimized conditions. Exergy destruction is minimized to 1.79 kW under elevated absorber and condenser temperatures. The minimum biogas mass flow rate required is 0.0007 kg/s, utilizing biogas with a 65 % methane content. To sustain a cooling load of 10 kW annually, 63 cattle are required for biogas production. Based on the local livestock population, up to 250 biogas-powered absorption cooling systems could be implemented in the region. This study provides a sustainable framework for integrating biogas-based cooling and cold storage solutions, addressing the energy and storage needs of small and medium-sized farms while contributing to rural economic development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ac8b2e5c247a41bb8843261fd866daa62025-02-02T05:27:27ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-02-0166105784Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, TurkiyeKenan Saka0Mehmet F. Orhan1Vocational School of Yenisehir Ibrahim Orhan, Bursa Uludag University, PO Box: 16900, Yenisehir, Bursa, TurkiyeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box: 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author.This study examines the performance of a small-scale, single-effect absorption cooling system powered by biogas, designed to address the dual needs for cooling and energy in rural areas. The study focuses on Yenişehir, where animal-based biogas facilities are absent, and cold storage capacity is insufficient to meet local agricultural demands. The system achieves a maximum Coefficient of Performance of 0.82 and an exergetic efficiency of 40.4 % under optimized conditions. Exergy destruction is minimized to 1.79 kW under elevated absorber and condenser temperatures. The minimum biogas mass flow rate required is 0.0007 kg/s, utilizing biogas with a 65 % methane content. To sustain a cooling load of 10 kW annually, 63 cattle are required for biogas production. Based on the local livestock population, up to 250 biogas-powered absorption cooling systems could be implemented in the region. This study provides a sustainable framework for integrating biogas-based cooling and cold storage solutions, addressing the energy and storage needs of small and medium-sized farms while contributing to rural economic development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000449Absorption cooling systemsBiogasEfficiencyLivestockEnergy and exergy analysis |
| spellingShingle | Kenan Saka Mehmet F. Orhan Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Absorption cooling systems Biogas Efficiency Livestock Energy and exergy analysis |
| title | Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye |
| title_full | Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye |
| title_short | Assessment of biogas-powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development: A case study in Yenişehir, Turkiye |
| title_sort | assessment of biogas powered absorption cooling systems and biomass potential for sustainable rural development a case study in yenisehir turkiye |
| topic | Absorption cooling systems Biogas Efficiency Livestock Energy and exergy analysis |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000449 |
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