Performance of a pavement solar energy collector: Model development and validation

Guldentops, Gert; Nejad, Alireza Mahdavi; Vuye, Cedric; Bergh, Wim van den; Rahbar, Nima

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.010

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“…A series of experimental tests and theoretical studies have been conducted to analyze the behavior (especially energy efficiency) of ASC [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ]. It is recognized that thermal characteristics are one of the most critical factors that can affect the energy efficiency of an ASC [ 19 ].…”

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Effect of Material Composition and Environmental Condition on Thermal Characteristics of Conductive Asphalt Concrete

Pan

et al. 2017

Materials

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Conductive asphalt concrete with high thermal conductivity has been proposed to improve the solar energy collection and snow melting efficiencies of asphalt solar collector (ASC). This paper aims to provide some insight into choosing the basic materials for preparation of conductive asphalt concrete, as well as determining the evolution of thermal characteristics affected by environmental factors. The thermal properties of conductive asphalt concrete were studied by the Thermal Constants Analyzer. Experimental results showed that aggregate and conductive filler have a significant effect on the thermal properties of asphalt concrete, while the effect of asphalt binder was not evident due to its low proportion. Utilization of mineral aggregate and conductive filler with higher thermal conductivity is an efficient method to prepare conductive asphalt concrete. Moreover, change in thermal properties of asphalt concrete under different temperature and moisture conditions should be taken into account to determine the actual thermal properties of asphalt concrete. There was no noticeable difference in thermal properties of asphalt concrete before and after aging. Furthermore, freezing–thawing cycles strongly affect the thermal properties of conductive asphalt concrete, due to volume expansion and bonding degradation.

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Effect of Material Composition and Environmental Condition on Thermal Characteristics of Conductive Asphalt Concrete

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“…The conductivity of ASC was measured by varying the mixing parameters for a fixed mix gradation; the effect of temperature was found to be significant on the conductivity of asphalt concrete. Guldentops et al developed an FE model to predict the thermal behavior of ASC, which was validated with laboratory experiments with respect to fluid outlet temperature and pavement temperature. In a similar work, Dakessian et al used FEA to predict pavement and water temperatures, and validated the results by field experiments that included closed‐loop and single pass flow configurations.…”

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Energy harvesting from pavements and roadways: A comprehensive review of technologies, materials, and challenges

2019

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Summary Energy harvesting from pavements has been a topic of extensive research in the recent past. This domain has attracted not only the research community but also the industry and governmental authorities. The various sources exploited for energy harvesting from pavements and roadways are solar radiation, mechanical energy dissipated due to moving vehicles and pedestrians, geothermal energy, rainwater, and wind. This article presents an exhaustive and updated review of all potential means of energy harvesting from these sources. Following the introductory section, the article sequentially covers the energy harvesting methods and their research progress, materials, development of practical systems, commercial status, comparison of technologies, challenges, and concluding remarks. This study reveals that there is wide scope for further research and feasibility studies, which could lead to a wide‐spread implementation of the various technologies for energy harvesting from pavements and roads.

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“…First, we need to pay special attention on optimal designs, proper location selections, and careful installations. In the case of energy harvester devices, the effect of energy harvesting throughout the service life is related to many factors, such as material type, device dimension, installation depth, physical and mechanical properties of pavement structure, weather condition, and geographical location, among others [11,37,40,64,75,131]. By selecting appropriate materials and careful device designs, the stiffness of an energy harvester should be at a level similar to the overall pavement stiffness to avoid reflective cracks [46], and sharp edges should be eliminated to prevent cracks around the device and to minimize the differential deflection on the device-pavement interface [132].…”

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The State of the Art: Application of Green Technology in Sustainable Pavement

Sun

Lü

Cheng

et al. 2018

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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A wide range of literature on predominant green technologies for sustainable pavements is summarized in this paper. It covers two major aspects: energy harvesting technologies and permeable pavement systems. Fundamental mechanics of energy harvesting techniques and possible designs of energy harvesters are described, with the evaluation of energy conversion efficiency, and advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the designs of permeable pavement systems are discussed, along with their advantages and disadvantages. The latest technical innovations are highlighted. It is found that green technologies are promising for developing more sustainable pavements. Application issues are also pointed out, including construction challenges, durability, and life-cycle cost-benefit assessment. Future research directions are suggested to address practical challenges, such as efficient design, construction challenge, timely maintenance, and life-cycle performance assessment.

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Performance of a pavement solar energy collector: Model development and validation

Cited by 83 publications

References 21 publications

Effect of Material Composition and Environmental Condition on Thermal Characteristics of Conductive Asphalt Concrete

Effect of Material Composition and Environmental Condition on Thermal Characteristics of Conductive Asphalt Concrete

Energy harvesting from pavements and roadways: A comprehensive review of technologies, materials, and challenges

The State of the Art: Application of Green Technology in Sustainable Pavement

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