Techno-economic analysis of solar photovoltaic-thermal system viability

Awad, Mohamed M.; Rout, Auroshis; Thomas, Sanju; Sahoo, Sudhansu S.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-90601-2.00005-2

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“…Therefore, there are many studies conducted on the improvements in the thermal performance of FPSC [6]. In fact, merging solar PV and thermal technologies boosts efficiency, providing electricity and heat without separate systems [7].…”

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Evaluation of the thermal efficiency of nanofluid flows in flat plate solar collector

Husseın,

Awad,

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2024

Journal of Thermal Engineering

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In this research, flat plate solar collectors (FPSC) were studied due to their simplicity, low maintenance, and cost-effectiveness. The study focused on comparing FPSC thermal performance using CuO/H2O nanofluids. Experiments were conducted over three months during the Iraqi weather conditions (January, February, and March) with carefully selected nanoparticle concentrations. Data was collected from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., using various mass flow rates (ranging from 0.003 to 0.076 kg/s). Results showed a direct correlation between temperature and nanoparticle concentrations, with the highest outlet temperature (50°C) observed at 3 P.M. for 1% CuO-water nanofluid. Notably, at 1 P.M. in March, the 1% CuO-water nanofluid exhibited a 32% increase in collector thermal efficiency, surpassing pure water by 11.3%. This would improve the performance of FPSC by achieving higher efficiency increments. These improvements were attributed to the unique physical properties of nanoparticles, their increased surface area, and higher thermal conductivity. The study determined that the optimum nanofluid concentration for superior collector efficiency was 1%.

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confidence: 99%