ABSTRACT:

The main objective of the paper is to study the performance of hybrid air conditioning system and analyze the variation of COP in different combinations of vapour compression system, earth heat exchanger and Peltier module. According to the fieldwork study, most of the work is carried out by using only VCC with thermoelectric system and VCC with earth heat exchanger. Keeping in mind this, individually these ideas do not stand good but by combination of two or more concept in a collaborative manner stands a possibility to develop an energy efficient method of air conditioning. Therefore, enhancing the performance of the existing system by adding earth heat exchanger and Peltier module was studied. The proposed study includes design of hybrid air conditioning system. From this proposed study, it is expected to decide feasibility hybrid air conditioning system. The outcomes of this study will help to design, modify, and manufacture a kit based on hybrid air conditioning system for improvement of performance, dehumidification enhancement, lower cost of refrigeration as the heat load is reduced by non-conventional earth heat exchanger can find applications in post-harvest handling of horticulture and floriculture produce. It can be applied to low-cost domestic cooling, commercial installations, and industrial installations.