Heat exchanger modeling and exergoeconomic analysis of two solar-driven combined power and cooling systems: a comparative study of ORC and Kalina configurations

Key Points

• Comparative analysis shows significant differences in energy and cost efficiency between ORC and Kalina systems.
• Heat exchanger modeling indicates that both systems can provide substantial power generation and cooling under solar conditions.
• Assessment includes exergoeconomic analysis to evaluate the performance and feasibility of renewable solutions.
• The findings highlight the need for further investigation into optimizing solar-driven power and cooling systems.