Performance analysis of finned photovoltaic/thermal solar air dryer with using a compound parabolic concentrator

Shoeibi, Shahin; Kargarsharifabad, Hadi; Mirjalily, Seyed Ali Agha; Zargarazad, Mojtaba

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117778

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“…The economic viability of a solar still is estimated at the price of 1 L of distilled water 51 . The fixed annual cost (FAC) of the device is obtained by 52

{FAC}={CRF}\times {CC},

where CC is the construction cost of the device. The capital recovery factor (CRF) is assumed by

{CRF}=\frac{i{(1+i)}^{n}}{{(1+i)}^{n}-1}.

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Performance enhancement of a solar still using magnetic powder as an energy storage medium‐exergy and environmental analysis

Dhivagar¹,

Shoeibi

Kargarsharifabad

et al. 2022

Energy Science & Engineering

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The use of different energy storage materials can have a high effect on the water productivity of solar desalination. This study evaluates the impact of magnetic powders on modified solar still (MPSS) performance and compares the results with conventional solar still (CSS). Black iron oxide magnetic powder was selected to increase solar radiation absorption. The black iron magnetic powder simultaneously acts as a thermal storage material and a porous absorber medium. The thermal energy stored in the magnetic powder improved the performance of the MPSS during peak solar irradiation hours, resulting in higher productivity. The results showed that the thermal performance of MPSS was higher than CSS. The MPSS exhibited a 39.8% higher evaporative and 14.5% higher convective heat transfer rate compared with CSS. Results showed that the cumulative water productivity of MPSS was 31.2% greater than CSS. Also, the energy and exergy efficiencies of MPSS were improved by 18.9% and 19.04%, respectively, compared with CSS. Moreover, the predicted payback period in MPSS and CSS were 3.2 and 4.3 months. Additionally, the CO 2 reduction of MPSS was improved by approximately 45.53% compared with that of CSS. The results also showed that the exergoeconomic parameter of MPSS and CSS with energy base was equal to 33.1 and 24.56 kWh/$, respectively.

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“…The economic viability of a solar still is estimated at the price of 1 L of distilled water 51 . The fixed annual cost (FAC) of the device is obtained by 52

{FAC}={CRF}\times {CC},

where CC is the construction cost of the device. The capital recovery factor (CRF) is assumed by

{CRF}=\frac{i{(1+i)}^{n}}{{(1+i)}^{n}-1}.

…”

Section: Economic and Environmental Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The economic viability of a solar still is estimated at the price of 1 L of distilled water. 51 The fixed annual cost (FAC) of the device is obtained by 52…”

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Performance enhancement of a solar still using magnetic powder as an energy storage medium‐exergy and environmental analysis

Dhivagar¹,

Shoeibi

Kargarsharifabad

et al. 2022

Energy Science & Engineering

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“…Meanwhile, the most popular renewable energy sources today are wind turbines and solar PV due to their remarkable price decrease and tremendous increase in efficiency, which makes levelised energy cost-competitive with cheap fossil fuels such as coal [7][8][9]. There is a lot of research to make solar energy competitive such as using nanofluid [10] and the improvement of performance by utilising a solar thermal dryer with a compound parabolic concentrator [11]. This grid-connected system has been used widely in many countries, especially for the smart city [12].…”

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Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimisation of Campus Grid-Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System Using HOMER Grid

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This study aimed to conduct a techno-economic performance and optimisation analysis of grid-connected PV, wind turbines, and battery packs for Syiah Kuala University, situated at the tip of Sumatra island in the tsunami-affected region. The simulation software Hybrid Optimisation Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) was used to analyse and optimise the renewable energy required by the institution. The methodology began with the location specification, average electric load demand, daily radiation, clearness index, location daily temperature, and system architecture. The results revealed that the energy storage system was initially included in the simulation, but it was later removed in order to save money and optimise the share of renewable energy. Based on the optimisation results, two types of energy sources were chosen for the system, solar PV and wind turbine, which contributed 62% and 20%, respectively. Apart from the renewable energy faction, another reason for the system selection is cost of energy (CoE), which decreased to $0.0446/kWh from $0.060/kWh. In conclusion, the study found that by connecting solar PV and wind turbines to the local grid, this renewable energy system is able to contribute up to 82% of the electricity required. However, the obstacle to implementing renewable energy in Indonesia is the cheap electricity price that is mainly generated using cheap coal, which is abundantly available in the country.

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“…[4][5][6]. To make solar energy competitive, a lot of research has been done, including employing nanofluid [7] and enhancing performance with a compound explanatory concentrator and a heated dryer powered by the sun [8]. Several nations have adopted this network-related structure, particularly the clever city [9].…”

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Based Electricity Supply to Gwadar, Pakistan

Ali¹,

Ali²,

Qaisar³

et al. 2022

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Gwadar is essential for Pakistan's financial stability. The third deep-water port in Pakistan, Gwadar, plays a significant part in trade between the Gulf countries, Africa, China, United Arab Emirates, and Cordillera Administrative Region. However, the load Shedding of 12-16 hours in Gwadar is the most concerning issue. Pakistan imports 70 MW of electricity from Iran. The wind and solar system are already installed but for a limited residential area. In Gwadar, there are enough renewable energy resources that can be utilized for electricity generation. In this context, a Techno and Economic Analysis is performed using the Hybrid Optimization Model for Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) Pro. Two models are considered for this study. Model-1 includes PV/Wind Turbine/ and Battery while Model-2 consists of PV/Wind Turbine/Converter and Grid. The yearly energy generated by Model-1 and Model-2 is 57.37 GWh and 81.5 GWh, respectively. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for Model-1 and Model-2 is respectively $0.401/kWh and $0.0347/kWh. It is shown that the simple payback of Model-1 is of 6.70 years, and the simple payback of Model-2 is 7.77 years. Due to the high LCOE of Model-1, its payback year is lesser than model-2. All of these facts indicate that Model 2 is the most optimal solution.

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Performance analysis of finned photovoltaic/thermal solar air dryer with using a compound parabolic concentrator

Cited by 59 publications

References 46 publications

Performance enhancement of a solar still using magnetic powder as an energy storage medium‐exergy and environmental analysis

Performance enhancement of a solar still using magnetic powder as an energy storage medium‐exergy and environmental analysis

Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimisation of Campus Grid-Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System Using HOMER Grid

Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Based Electricity Supply to Gwadar, Pakistan

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