Parametric sensitivity studies on the performance of a flat plate solar collector in transient behavior

Hamed, Mouna Ben; Fellah, Ali; Brahim, Ammar Ben

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2013.09.044

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“…The sky temperature T s is computed from the ambient air temperature T a by the relation [Eq. (9)] mentioned by Gao et al, [15] Swinbank [22] and cited by Hamed et al [23] and Wolf et al [24] T…”

Section: Solar Collector Modelingmentioning

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Distributed mathematical model supporting design and construction of solar collectors for drying

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Coupled partial differential equations were developed to investigate which collector lengths are appropriate for drying and adsorbent regeneration under prevailing Ghanaian weather. Unlike approaches based on empirical data, the numerical model is more flexible. Effects of operational and design variables on outlet temperature and performance were systematically studied. Collector length and air speed affect performance indicators. Operational overall heat loss coefficient, an important characteristic of the collector, is not constant but varies during the day. With plausible physical parameters, the model describes the experimental data well. Collector lengths of 1.5 and 4.5 m suited drying and regeneration, respectively.

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Section: Solar Collector Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Distributed mathematical model supporting design and construction of solar collectors for drying

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“…Currently, the most widely used HWSSs are those with flat plate SCs, although recently, the application of vacuum SCs increased considerably due to their significantly decreasing cost [1][2][3] .…”

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Polymeric Materials for Solar Energy Utilization: A Comparative Experimental Study and Environmental Aspects

Chen

Shestopalov

Дорошенко

et al. 2014

Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering

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Full-scale metal solar collectors and solar collectors fabricated from polymeric materials are studied in present research. Honeycomb multichannel plates made from polycarbonate were chosen to create a polymeric solar collector. Polymeric collector is 67.8% lighter than metal solar collector. It was experimentally shown that the efficiency of a polymeric collector is 7-14% lower than a traditional collector. An ecologically based Life Cycle Assessment showed the advantages of the application of polymeric materials in the construction of solar collectors.

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Порівняльні Результати Експериментальних Досліджень Різних Типів Плоских Сонячних Колекторів

Chen

Дорошенко²,

Shestopalov

et al. 2015

Refrigeration Engineering and Technology

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Full-scale traditional metal solar collectors and solar collector specimens fabricated from polymeric materials were investigated in the present study. A polymeric collector is 67.8% lighter than a traditional metal solar collector, and a metal solar collector with transparent plastic covering is 40.3% lighter than a traditional metal solar collector. Honeycomb multichannel plates made from polycarbonate were chosen to create a polymeric solar collector. A test rig for the natural circulation of the working fluid in a solar collector was built for a comparative experimental investigation of various solar collectors operating at ambient conditions. It was shown experimentally that the efficiency of a polymeric collector is 8-15% lower than the efficiency of a traditional collector.

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Parametric sensitivity studies on the performance of a flat plate solar collector in transient behavior

Cited by 60 publications

References 15 publications

Distributed mathematical model supporting design and construction of solar collectors for drying

Distributed mathematical model supporting design and construction of solar collectors for drying

Polymeric Materials for Solar Energy Utilization: A Comparative Experimental Study and Environmental Aspects

Порівняльні Результати Експериментальних Досліджень Різних Типів Плоских Сонячних Колекторів

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