The objective of the ORASOL project is to propose both a fundamental reflection but also an applied study of solar cooling processes. Indeed, the first step of the project involves the development of new models for all the components of the systems, and also the simulation of the whole installation including the building. The second step will be the validation of the models and the simulations. This part relies mainly on the use of experimental facilities proposed by the various partners. The validation may also involve parametric sensitivity analysis procedures and inter software comparisons between the different partners.

The objectives are to work out various tools such as:

• Simulation tools for components, systems and installations.

• Sizing tools for new installations

• Control tools

• Optimization tools for components, systems and installations.