This study investigates the feasibility of implementing a solar-assisted adsorption chiller in an industrial building at the Oriental Weavers International factory located in 10th of Ramadan City, Cairo, Egypt. The objective is to replace an inefficient split air conditioning system currently used to cool the Jacquard units during carpet manufacturing. The research begins by analyzing the performance of the existing cooling system to establish a baseline. It then explores the potential energy savings achievable by replacing the current system with a solar-assisted adsorption chiller. The existing oversized boiler will serve as an auxiliary heater for the new system. TRNSYS simulation tools are employed to model the building, simulate its thermal performance, and develop a solar-assisted cooling system. A parametric analysis investigates the impact of varying collector area and hot/cold-water storage tank volumes on key energy performance indicators. This analysis aims to determine the optimal component sizes needed for efficient system operation. Results indicate that a collector area of 90 m offers the optimal balance between performance and cost. There are minimal benefits to increasing the collector area beyond 100 m. Larger hot water storage tanks demonstrate reduced outlet temperatures, reaching a maximum solar fraction at a capacity of 4 m³. The impact of cold-water storage tank volume on the system is minimal. The economic assessment reveals a payback period of 7.6 years, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 14.3 %, and a Return on Investment (ROI) of 34.5 % over a 10-year period, indicating the financial viability of the proposed system. Furthermore, the solar-assisted adsorption chiller system has the potential for substantial environmental benefits. The system has the capacity to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 7200 metric tons. This highlights not only the technical feasibility of the system but also its economic and environmental advantages.
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