Evaluation of the effect of nanofluid-based absorbers on direct solar collector

Saidur, R.; Meng, Tong; Said, Zafar; Hasanuzzaman, M.; Kamyar, A.

doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2012.05.087

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“…12, , refers to the extinction coefficient of base fluid. Considering the base liquid as a pure liquid, for the calculation of attenuation characteristics, the scattering can ignored and the attenuation is mainly due to absorption [20]. Therefore, the extinction coefficient of the base liquid is calculated as shown in Eq.…”

Section: Advances In Engineering Research Volume 134mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This thesis [5] involves comparison between the experimental values of two nanofluids' transmittances and the theoretical analysis by Rayleigh scattering model, while lacks numerical analysis of constraints on theoretical models. Otanicar [6], Saidur [7] used Rayleigh scattering model to design direct absorption solar thermal collector based on nanofluid. The former one explored the effects of different volume fractions of carbon nanotubes, graphene and silver nanoparticles on the collector efficiency.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Investigation on optical theoretical models of SiO2 nanofluids

Huang¹,

Bai²,

Luo³

2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Mechanical Engineering and Material Science (ISMEMS 2017)

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Abstract-Photovoltaic and photovoltaic heat technology can be coupled by nanofluid-based solar direct absorption thermal collector. It is an important means to improve the efficiency of comprehensive utilization of solar energy. Nanofluids optical theory plays an important role in the development of new photovoltaic-thermal experimental platform. In addition, study on optical characteristics of nanofluids is still in the initial stage. As a result, it is of great significance for the study of the law and mechanism of it. In this paper, the Rayleigh scattering model and the Mie scattering model are used to analyze the critical optical characteristics --transmittances of the nanofluids. Furthermore, the consistency between different theoretical models and experimental datum is studied by contrast verification between experiments and theory calculation. The conclusion shows that Mie scattering model performs better than Rayleigh scattering model and expresses a better applicability in the development of photovoltaic thermal experimental platform. This theoretical study on optical characteristics of nanofluids is expected to prompt on the application of nanotechnology in the field of solar energy. It is also expected to improve the efficiency of comprehensive utilization of solar energy.

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Section: Advances In Engineering Research Volume 134mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation on optical theoretical models of SiO2 nanofluids

Huang¹,

Bai²,

Luo³

2018

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Mechanical Engineering and Material Science (ISMEMS 2017)

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“…Saidur et al [17] investigated the effects of different parameters on the efficiency of a low-temperature nanofluidbased direct absorption solar collector (DAC) with water and aluminum nanoparticles. One big advantage of using low-temperature systems is that solar collectors can be relatively simple and inexpensive.…”

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Performance evaluation of nanofluids in solar energy: a review of the recent literature

Bozorgan

Shafahi

2015

Micro and Nano Syst Lett

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Utilizing nanofluid as an absorber fluid is an effective approach to enhance heat transfer in solar devices. The purpose of this review is to summarize the research done on the nanofluids' applications in solar thermal engineering systems in recent years. This review article provides comprehensive information for the design of a solar thermal system working at the optimum conditions. This paper identifies the opportunities for future research as well.

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“…Due to the huge potential for the use of these engineering materials [1][2][3], particularly in the field of heat exchange [4][5][6][7] studies on the basic physical properties are conducted by many scientific groups worldwide. Experiments are carried out mainly on rheological and thermal properties, with particular emphasis on thermal conductivity.…”

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confidence: 99%