A coupled seawater air-conditioning system for simultaneous heating and cooling: Impacts analysis and hybrid mode-switching strategy

Key Points

• The coupled seawater air-conditioning system enables simultaneous heating and cooling, improving efficiency.
• Key findings demonstrate a 30% increase in energy efficiency when utilizing hybrid mode-switching.
• Assessment using computational modeling reveals the benefits in temperature regulation and energy consumption.
• The implications support transitioning towards sustainable HVAC systems, highlighting potential cost savings.