Utilization of Solar Energy for Water Heating Application to Improve Building Energy Efficiency: An Experimental Study

Meena, Chandan Swaroop; Prajapati, Amit Nandan; Kumar, Ashwani; Kumar, Manoj

doi:10.3390/buildings12122166

Cited by 10 publications

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“…Roy et al, designed concentrated solar energy delivery system that can yield sunlight to utilize in daylight. The system is capable of effectively concentrating sunlight and distribute into buildings along with rapid and sustainable waste water treatment [31][32][33]. Study by Xu et al investigated the solar collector rectangular fins optimization with paraffin as energy storage medium to best heat transfer performance.…”

Section: Solar Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development Goal of Clean and Affordable Energy

Kumar¹,

Rathore²

2023

IJMMST

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Energy demand has grown rapidly with increase of global population. Surge in energy consumption is mainly driven by both economic and technological advancement. The conventional fossil fuels sources (coal, oil, and natural gas) and nuclear energy are depleting in nature known as non-renewables. Burning of fossil fuels contribute significant amount of greenhouse gases emissions, which negatively impact the global ecosystem. Access to energy is essential for modern civilization, yet we must seek alternative energy sources to protect our planet by controlling the emissions. Capturing harmful Green House Gases (GHG) with the help of advanced technologies helps reduce the risk to some extent. However, alternative energy sources must be renewable and sustainable. Renewable energy resources vary by geographical location and include solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy, among others. The most appealing primary benefits of renewable energy include its low environmental impact, consistent availability even in challenging weather conditions, and its effectiveness in reducing pollution. Additionally, renewable energy contributes to economic growth, fosters job creation, and enhances energy security. However, there are challenges associated with renewable energy storage, which scientists are actively working to address. In addition, public opposition for the installation of renewable energy infrastructure also create difficulties. Increasing public education and awareness regarding the advantages of renewable energy can assist increasing the acceptability, which can further help policymakers in making well-informed decisions. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of diverse renewable energy sources and their current advancements in development. This review further finds that effective government policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, coupled with improved technology and storage solutions, the adoption of renewable energy will expand significantly in the coming years.

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Section: Solar Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development Goal of Clean and Affordable Energy

Kumar¹,

Rathore²

2023

IJMMST

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“…The peak cooling load was reduced by six times. Meena et al [35] assessed the potential of utilizing solar energy for water heating. Albatayneh et al [36] investigated the shading effect of solar photovoltaic rooftop panels on the roof surface.…”

Section: Previous Studies On Energy Efficiency In Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Potential Benefits of Thermal Insulation in Public Buildings: Case of a University Building

Kaya,

Caglayan

2023

Buildings

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Global energy demand continues to rise due to advances in both developed and developing countries. Energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly policies have been insufficient to counterbalance the increasing demand and, thus, the national strategies of many countries have been shaped by energy conservation considerations. Buildings are responsible for more than one third of the global final energy consumption and the energy use in buildings is expected to grow more than 40% in the next 20 years. Even though the energy-efficient retrofits and thermal insulation of the building envelope have been widely studied in academia, the case of existing public buildings has been largely neglected. To fill the gap, this study investigates the thermal insulation of existing public buildings and unveils its potential benefits. An administrative building of a public university has been the subject of financial analysis to observe the feasibility of insulation applications and to identify the most feasible insulation application. The results reveal that (i) the most feasible application depends considerably on the financial scenarios and (ii) the feasibility of insulation applications is greatly influenced by the building geometry. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the feasibility of energy retrofits in an administrative public building and proposing an alternative way to achieve national energy efficiency objectives.

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“…Latent Heat Storage (LHS) is a thermal energy storage technology that stores and releases energy as latent heat during a phase change process, such as melting or solidification [29]. LHS materials include phase change materials (PCM's) that have a high latent heat of fusion, which is the amount of energy required to change the material's phase from solid to liquid or vice versa [30]. There are various PCM's available for LHS applications, including organic PCM's such as paraffin waxes and fatty acids, inorganic PCM's such as salt hydrates and metallic alloys, and eutectic mixtures [31].…”

Section: Latent Heating Storagementioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress in Solar Dryers using Phase Changing Material: A Review

Rathore,

Rathor,

et al. 2023

IJERA

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The most recent developments in the use of phase change materials (PCM) in solar dryers around the globe are summarised in this review article. The article emphasises the benefits of utilising PCM in solar dryers, including enhanced thermal performance and accelerated agricultural product drying. The review discusses the various PCM kinds and their characteristics, as well as the various arrangements of solar dryers that use PCM. The difficulties and restrictions of employing PCM in solar dryers are also covered in the study, including the need for careful PCM integration and selection as well as the complexity of PCM modelling. Overall, the study offers a thorough summary of the status of research on PCM-based solar dryers and offers insights into potential future research areas.

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Utilization of Solar Energy for Water Heating Application to Improve Building Energy Efficiency: An Experimental Study

Cited by 10 publications

References 67 publications

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development Goal of Clean and Affordable Energy

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development Goal of Clean and Affordable Energy

Potential Benefits of Thermal Insulation in Public Buildings: Case of a University Building

Recent Progress in Solar Dryers using Phase Changing Material: A Review

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