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62 articles for “Solar energy collector”
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Advanced Polymer Composite Coating for Thermal Performance and EEE Improvement of a Solar Energy Harvesting System
Abstract: The integration of carbon-based nanomaterials with polymer matrices presents a promising route toward advancing solar energy harvesting technologies. In this study, nanoparticle-blended polymer composite coatings are examined to evaluate the performance of FPSC, utilizing an unconventional collector setup and a multiple-carbon-based nanoparticle-blended paint polymer. Nanomaterial provides a crucial alternative for enhancing their thermal efficiency. The research findings reveal that the deformation of nanomaterials improves the heat efficiency of solar collectors. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1197–1222 Read article
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Natural Convection Agricultural Solar Dryer
Abstract: AbstractA solar air heater has been built with waste plastic bottles as a solar collector for drying agricultural crops. The lower part of each cylindrical collector (Plastic bottles of 1.2m in length and 0.07m of diameter) was black painted (30% of the surface area) and attached to greenhouse to dry the crops. The performance of the solar dryer was carried out with and without plastic bubble wrapper film on the …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Design, Development and Performance of Inverted Absorber Type Solar Dryer System for Red Chilli
Abstract: AbstractDrying process has an important role in the preservation of agriculture products. It is defined as a process of moisture removal due to heat and mass transfer. A solar dryer has been designed under the climatic condition of Indore region (Latitude 22.44N and Longitude 75.5 E) of Madhya Pradesh, India. A solar dryer consists of inverted absorber dryer with glass cover and one blower operated by photovoltaic module. The experimental …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Analysis and Testing Methods for Solar Thermal Evacuated Tube Collector: A Review
Abstract: Evacuated tube receiver used with parabolic trough collector can be characterized in terms of their heat loss and their optical efficiency. The optical efficiency of the collector involves reflectivity, transmissivity, tracking accuracy, shading by receiver tube surface, shape and absorptance of the material used. On the other hand, receiver tube heat loss includes conductive, convective and radiative losses. Here, in case of evacuated tube, major losses are through radiation, the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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PCM with Multiple Node Injections
Abstract: Phase-Changing Materials (PCM) are currently being investigated for use as heat storage in solar energy applications. To analyze the temperature profile, morphing tree structures are used to simulate the melting algorithm of Phase Changing Material with increasing branch numbers. The melting behavior is simulated for invading lines of heat, which range from single-lined, zero branch insertions, to insertions with two branched lines. The research aims to address the growing demand …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 2–7 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Design and Fabrication of Sheet and Tube Type PVT Collector
Abstract: AbstractA hybrid system composed of a photovoltaic (PV) module integrated with a thermal unit is fabricated and tested in outdoor conditions. The system has been installed at MITS, Gwalior and its thermal analysis has been done experimentally. In our experimental work, water is used as a working fluid and pit coarse sand is used as an insulator. Experimentally it is observed that the thermal efficiency of the system is also …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Investigations of A Solar Dryer With Thermal Storage
Abstract: This study presents the design, building, and performance evaluation of a low-cost mixed-mode natural convection solar cabinet dryer in conjunction with a latent heat thermal energy storage system. The work's goal is to reduce post-harvest losses in rural and semi-urban areas by offering an effective and reasonably priced method of preserving agricultural goods. The dryer is made out of a transparent polycarbonate lid to allow for solar heat gain, an …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 48–63 Read article
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Design And Optimization Of Performance Parameters Of Indirect Solar Drying System
Abstract: The objective of the work being presented is to design and develop an indirect solar dryer in the renewable energy laboratory of Mechanical Engineering Department, I.I.T BHU Varanasi and evaluate its performance under the climatic conditions of Varanasi, U.P India. The main components of indirect solar dryer are flat plate solar collector, drying chamber, blower and other accessories of the drying system. Originally built Shukla-Sharma dryer for drying aonla was …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Effective efficiency of return flow solar air heater
Abstract: In this paper, the effective efficiency of a return flow solar collector with artificial roughness in the form of V shaped ribs is presented as a function of parameters pertaining to roughness like angle of attack (α), and relative roughness height (e/D) and other relevant operating parameters. Analytical methods were used & governing energy balance equations are used to evaluate results. Plots on these aspects have been presented and discussed …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Improving the Efficiency of Solar Cabinet Dryers: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Solar cabinet dryers offer an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for drying agricultural products, utilizing solar energy to reduce moisture content. However, to match the performance of conventional drying methods, there is a need to enhance the efficiency of these systems. This research article delves into various strategies to increase the efficiency of solar cabinet dryers, including design optimization, material selection, airflow management, and operational adjustments. Key improvements such as multi-pass …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Solar Chimney for Small Applications
Abstract: The known resources of fossil fuel in the world are depleting very fast and it is estimated that, by AD 2030, man will have to increasingly depend upon renewable resources of energy. Among various energy alternatives, solar option stands out distinctly with its unique advantage; sun is abundant, inexhaustible source of energy. Abundant power, approximately 1.8×1011 Mega Watt from the sun is available on the earth, which is thousand times …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Double Basin Solar Still System
Abstract: This project was chosen in order to satisfy the need of people in a more reasonable and feasible way to convert the polluted water into water fit for drinking.Double basin is used in order to increase the rate at which we can get the output of waterproduced after distillation and it can be fit not only for agriculture but even for drinkingpurpose. There is no use of any electrical appliances …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of a Portable Solar Water Distillation System
Abstract: We know that water available in National Capital Region of Delhi India is contaminated and have high hardness, so it cannot be used directly for industrial purpose. So I have made an attempt to get the distilled water of lower hardness with the help of solar energy. Experimental result of a double slope single basin solar distiller is explained in this paper. The motivation for this project is the conversion …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED PARABOLIC RECEIVER FOR DIRECT STEAM GENERATION
Abstract: Solar thermal power generation using water as a Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) has gained interest recently, due to its ability to generate steam directly from the receiver tube. In this paper, a new theoretical model of receiver called Concentric Parabolic Trough Receiver (C-PTR) for direct steam generation is presented. The proposed model consists of Phase change material (PCM) sandwiched between two concentric cylindrical tubes. Binary Solar Salt commercially known as …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Analysis of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) Integrated Solar Dryer: An Experimental Validation
Abstract: In this study, a hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) integrated solar dryer has been designed, developed, and experimentally analyzed to evaluate its performance in real-world climatic conditions. The system incorporates a UV-stabilized sheet mixed-mode tent house structure, installed on the rooftop of a building located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. The dryer is equipped with a thermal collector directly connected to the drying chamber to enhance heat transfer efficiency. Experiments were conducted …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Studies on solar chimney type agricultural crop dryer
Abstract: A natural convection solar chimney type dryer is studied experimentally to investigate the drying temperature distribution and drying rate of the crop. The dryer has been built with black painted solar collector and the chimney attached to create the draft. The performance of the solar chimney type dryer was carried out for the varying the different air inlet gaps. The temperature study showed that the maximum temperature is seen at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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A New Approach to Analyze the Performance of Flat Plate Collector
Abstract: AbstractAs per standards, the thermal efficiency test for the flat plate collector is used to be conducted under specified steady state conditions and then incident angle modifier ‘Kτα’ has been used to calculate the thermal efficiency at a different angle of incidence. These standards do not consider the effect of solar azimuth angle, as well as time consumption and require the costly test setup. In this paper, a new approach …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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Parametric Study of a Solar Heat Driven Silica Gel–Water Paired Adsorption Chiller
Abstract: Heat driven sorption based cooling systems are gaining interest as they are environmentally friendly and have the potential to save precious fossil fuel resources. Low grade thermal sources like solar or waste heat can run a silica gel-water paired adsorption chiller to generate chilled water below 10°C. However, the performance of the adsorption chillers is poor when compared to vapour absorption or vapour compression based cooling systems. An effort has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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A Review on Mechanical Behavior of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: The current automobile industries are much dependent on conventional petroleum fuels like petrol, diesel etc. which are creating many environmental issues due to combustion reactions and generation of carbon dioxide. This continues use of conventional fuels leads to either increasing the price of it and vanishing of its resources in future. Considering this pure battery based electric vehicle or electric vehicle with hybridize combination of battery and any other energy …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Theoretical Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Water Heater: A Review
Abstract: Abstract Solar radiation is source for all energies on earth. Energy from sun in the form of radiation is primary source for our planet. The average solar energy received at the earth surface in tropical region is nearly 1 kw/m2. It is renewable source of energy and has no effect as pollutant unlike oils, coal, gases etc. on the environment. It is not depleting with respect to time so will …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–12 Read article