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Integrated Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic Systems Using Taguchi Method and Computational Fluid Dynamics for Enhanced Efficiency
Abstract: The transition to renewable energy demands efficient and reliable photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet rising global energy needs. This study presents an integrated optimization framework combining the Taguchi method and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to improve the thermal and electrical performance of solar PV systems. A structured experimental design using an L9 orthogonal array evaluates the influence of three key parameters—material type, panel thickness, and cooling mechanism—on system efficiency. Analysis …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Experimental Study of Solar Still with Rotating Wick to Increase Productivity
Abstract: In the present work, an attempt is made to enhance the productivity of the conventional basin type single slope solar still using a vertical rotating wick. A rotating wick (Jute cloth) belt is integrated against the still back wall to act as an additional evaporation area. A set of experimental tests are carried out by applying constant heat flux using halogen bulbs and by varying the brackish water height in …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 54–61 Read article
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Power Quality Issues and Challenges in Grid Connected Solar PV System: A Review
Abstract: The paper presents power quality power quality issues and challenges in grid connected solar PV system.. There arevarious control technique available in the paper those have successfully presented. Power quality compute the efficiency of electric power dispatched from generation to the domestic, industrial, and commercial customer. At least fifty per cent of power quality trouble is of voltage quality type. Voltage distortion established. Electrical strength of machine is design to …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Purification of industrial wastewater using a photoelectroflotation process powered by solar energy
Abstract: The main problem of all existing electroflotation methods of wastewater treatment is salinization of the near-anode space during electroflotation, which leads to the formation of salt deposits on the anode, which strongly cover the anode surface, which can lead to a complete stop of the electroflotation process. The anode, used by electroflotation devices has a dense grid of small cells, which, on the one hand, increases the current density, but, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–53 Read article
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Efficiency Enhancement, Curbing Losses and Concept of Hybridization in Solar Power Generation
Abstract: In the era of energy crisis, there is ongoing search for sustainable and cost effective source of renewable energy. This paper present review on the use of solar energy for electricity generation, its installation with simple additional cost effective components to enhance the efficiency of the system, curbing of losses incurred by heat and dust. Also, the concept of hybridization of renewable sources of energy is discussed.
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 60–62 Read article
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Innermost Surface Temperature Characteristics of Solar Photovoltaic Double Pane Window
Abstract: A window has a great role in the thermal comfort and HVAC load of a building. The role of a window in the HVAC load further increases in a location where both the summer and winter conditions are severe. In the above context, the innermost surface of a double pane window system is the most important. The present paper presents an analysis of the temperature characteristics of the innermost surface …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Solar Electric Rickshaw: An Initiative towards Green Transportation
Abstract: AS we well know that at present time the use of non renewable energy sources becomes very high due to this more and more used of such type of fuels(coal,petrol,diesel etc.), our environment becomes polluted day by day.To over come this major issue most of developed countries moves towards green energy sources, renewable energy sources based fuels so that we can save our world from further decomposing from fuels which …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 48–53 Read article
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Mathematical Modeling and Design of Improved Maximum Power Point Tracking System for Solar Photovoltaic System for Renewable Energy Applications
Abstract: This paper investigates the implementation of maximu m point tracking system for grid connected solar photovoltaic system using converters topology including maximu m power point tracking system. The implementation of maximu m point tracking system is realized with the help of incremental conductance method. The implementation is done for cuk converters and sepic converters to investigate the effect of maximu m power point tracking and effect of converter topology with …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Smart Irrigation Using Solar Power
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper we basically focus on efficient automatic irrigation system to save water as irrigation is essential and basic requirement in agriculture. Agriculture in India consider for an essential part of GDP almost (16 percent) and employment almost (49 percent) and Agriculture demands about 70 to 80 percent of fresh water resources. Farmers in India generally use drip or sprinkler system, which typically waste water and can often drown …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Improved Multilevel Inverter For Solar Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: The energy is extending rapidly, anyway will stand up to the modernization of India and fiscal turn of events, further reviving the pace of the test, especially considering the improvement of India's basic amassing approach needs. Starting late, influence age has extended rapidly, yet the business is filled by neighborhood dispersion associations, circulation frameworks and transmission frameworks, and the cash related condition is moderate and convincing. The display of photovoltaic …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 34–46 Read article
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Simulation and Analysis of Grid Integrated Solar PV System under Variable Climatic Conditions
Abstract: Infusing photovoltaic power into the utility network has earned expansive affirmation in nowadays of reasonable force source age and scattering. Lattice associated inverters have propelled inside and out with high-various assortment. Effectiveness, size, weight, steadfastness, etc have all improved in a general sense with the improvement of present and imaginative inverter arrangements and these factors have influenced the expense of delivering inverters. This paper shows a composing overview of the …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Scientific Investigation of the Ancient Water Bodies (Baravas) from Akkalkot Taluka, Solapur District, Maharashtra: Special Emphasis on Tirth and Jeur Region.
Abstract: Ancient water bodies (Baravas), are the step wells of modern culture. These traditional and important structures are neglected by many researchers for water planning aspect. So, this study explores the architecture of stepwells (Baravas), built traditionally in the western Maharashtra for storing and utilizing the groundwater. Step-wells are the constructions up to 3 to 5 store down from ground level comprising a water-body, which majorly are attractively planned. Above stated …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Modelling of Peer to Peer Sharing of Power within Solar Based DC Microgrids
Abstract: Solar based DC microgrids and home-based systems have been a reliable option to solve rural electrification problems in many parts of the world. However, there is a pertaining problem of mismatch between local demand and on-site generation in such microgrids. Proposed work attempts to address this problem by developing an optimal peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing among the individual households in a DC microgrid. A nonlinear optimization problem is formulated that …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Tracking of Solar System
Abstract: AbstractThis paper demonstrates the potential framework advantages of a straightforward following nearby planetary group utilizing the Stapler Motor and Light Sensor. This technique is expanding the power accumulation limit by building up an apparatus which keeps the correct plot for the beams to follow the sun. A sun oriented following framework has been planned, actualized and tentatively tried. Configuration subtleties and exploratory outcomes are appeared.Keyword- power source, control improvement Cite …
Published in Journal of Web Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Accompanied between the Solar Panel and the Power Mains for Different Loads
Abstract: AbstractToday, with rising fuel costs, expanding worries for worldwide environmental change, and a developing overall interest for power, using inexhaustible sources, for example, sun-based power progresses toward becoming a need instead of an extravagance. The primary spotlight is on giving vitality at the sensible cost; yet, soon the day will come when the utilities will concentrate on including manageable use and natural improvement into their plans. In contrast to ordinary …
Published in Journal of Web Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Augmentation of Heat Transfer in a Trough Shaped Solar Collector Compared to Flat Plate Collector Using CFD
Abstract: Surface Enhancement plays a vital role in augmenting the thermal performance of flat plate collectors. In this paper, an attempt is made to explain in a comparative way the effect of surface geometry of solar flat plate collector having troughs with that of a normal collector. Flat plate collectors with and without troughs of dimensions 1 × 0.5 m is modelled in CATIA V5R19 and meshed using ANSYS ICEM CFD. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficient in Solar Collector Tube under Simulated Operating Conditions
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In this paper, heat transfer coefficient, in solar collector tube under scaling conditions has been experimentally determined using a specifically fabricated test apparatus. The effect of various variables such as scale thickness, flow conditions and tube wall temperatures on heat transfer coefficients have been investigated. The experimental results reveals that the scale thickens has a dominating effect on heat transfer coefficient.Keywords: …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Growth and Characterization of CuInSe2 Nanoparticles for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: This paper investigates the possibility of growing copper indium diselenide (CuInSe2) nanoparticles by solution method for solar cell applications. The purpose is to study the reaction, growth mechanism and to optimize the parameters of this method. Upon successful synthesizing the samples, they were characterized using various techniques. EDAX, SEM, PIXE, XRD together with the measured optical parameters obtained from UV-VIS absorption testing were analyzed. They show reasonably identical values that …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Solution of Power Crisis in Remote Hill Tracks of Bangladesh
Abstract: The demand of electric energy is rising in secluded areas of Bangladesh more than ever. But Bangladesh is still facing problem to solve the energy crises of its much larger urban demands. So it is important to find other sources of energy. Renewable energy can be a great solution to solve this problem. In this paper, we mainly focused on providing the need of energy of rural and remote areas …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–28 Read article