Solar Air Conditioning with Metal Organic Framworks (MOFs)
This research project discusses the use of traditional air condition (AC) units in the U.S. and their environmental impacts on the world. Due to the negative effects associated with green-house gas (GHG) emissions, the ultimate goal of this research is to drastically reduce non-renewable energy consumption associated with the operation of AC units. This can be accomplished through the integration of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) into a solar air conditioning system. This integration allows for a thermally driven cycle that does not require a non-renewable energy input because of MOF properties. Short-term objectives are outlined throughout this research to assist in the determination of the most efficient and effective incorporation of MOFs. This work will focus on creating building energy models in different environments to quantify and compare the cost and energy savings. A study of MOFs will also be conducted to find the most viable candidates for use in AC systems.
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