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194 articles for “Thermal solar”
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Hydrogen from Alkaline Water Electrolysis: A Case Study on Process Economics of Decentralized Production in the Present Indian Scenario
Abstract: Distributed or decentralized hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis and use of renewable energy resources to obtain at least a part of the electricity necessary for it can be a truly sustainable scheme that will enable several categories of hydrogen users to reduce their carbon footprint significantly in the near future. The process economics of producing hydrogen through electrolysis, with focus on the production cost per unit of hydrogen in …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Effect of Various Parameters on the Performance of Single Slope Solar Still: A Review
Abstract: Concern for environment and ever increasing demand for energy, combined with relentless advancement in renewable energy innovations, are interested in the new opportunities to accomplish in the field of use of renewable energy resources. Till date, solar energy is the most clean, cheap and inexhaustible among all renewable resources. The power from the sun is many times larger than the present rate of energy consumption on the earth. Solar still …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Advancements and Emerging Trends in Thermal Energy Storage Technologies for Sustainable Energy Systems
Abstract: Rising global energy demand and environmental concerns have led researchers to investigate renewable energy sources as alternatives to fossil fuels. Solar and wind power have emerged as key players in the transition to more sustainable energy systems. Thermal energy storage (TES) technologies are critical to addressing the variability of renewable energies, allowing for a better management of energy, improved reliability, etc. This paper analyses the recent advances in the field …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 07–17 Read article
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A Review on Effect of Nano Fluid in Solar Collector
Abstract: AbstractIn this developing world, energy demand is growing day by day. But due to the scarcity and continuous depletion of conventional fuels, Renewable energy is an alternative source. Among all renewable energies, we have solar energy in abundance and solar collectors are commonly used to produce the energy. The fluids suffer from poor thermal and heat absorption properties which are conventional are used in solar collectors as the heat transfer …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Development and Performance Evaluation of GO–ZnO/PU Hybrid Nanocomposite Coatings for Improved Optical Transmission, Cooling, and Self-Cleaning in PV Systems
Abstract: The performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with time is affected by thermal heating, dust buildup, and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light; as a result, the power loss increases rapidly during the use condition. In this study, a polyurethane (PU) nanocomposite, fabricated with graphene oxide and zinc oxide (GO–ZnO), is invented and examined. Improvements in heat management, light transmission, and dirt resistance are planned for PV glass surfaces. The nanocomposite …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 243–249 Read article
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Rural School Electrification: Case Study for the Latehar District of Jharkahnd Growth Street India
Abstract: India is blessed with the wealth of rich natural resources and sources of energy. The sources of energy are fossil fuels like gas, coal, oil, etc., nuclear, hydel and, nonconventional energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, geo-thermal, tidal, etc., which if used meticulously could fulfill the energy demand of urban and rural India. But, even though the distribution network has taken wires to the villages, but energy …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–29 Read article
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Renewable-Powered HVAC Systems: Advances in Solar, Bioenergy, and Heat Pump Technologies
Abstract: The global demand for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation (HVAC) systems has increased rapidly due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, and rising expectations for indoor thermal comfort. These systems account for a substantial share of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, primarily because they rely heavily on fossil-fuel-based electricity and thermal energy. Consequently, the decarbonization of HVAC and refrigeration sectors has become a critical component of global climate …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–33 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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A Review on the Performance of the Phase Change Material on the Solar Energy Collector Devices
Abstract: Energy is the basic need for all developing countries and India is also a developing country. Energyis central to performing the interrelated economic, social aim of human development. Solar energy isa rapid growing technology and have gained a lot of attention because it is renewable source ofenergy and is available in abundance in India. Due to over exploitation of fossil fuel soon there willbe its scarcity. This will not only …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Design and Plan for Installation of Solar PV Modules on University Building
Abstract: AbstractEnergy is essential for economic development and growth. With the rapid growth of development and the drive to expand the economy, society demands more electricity. Coupled with the realization that unsustainable energy production can have a detrimental effect on our environment. Solar energy is the most prolific method of energy capture in nature, knowing that the source is free, clean and abundant in several countries. Solar electric or photovoltaic technology …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Economic Viability of Solar Energy Systems in the Indian Context
Abstract: In this paper, the current energy resources are discussed, for example: thermal energy, nuclear energy, tidal energy, hydroelectric energy etc. The paper is about the energy resources which are currently used and why are they used, is there is any other energy resource which can be more reliable then these energy resources. Alternative energy resources have been compared with the currently active energy resources, that is, a comparison of coal …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Performance of Photovoltaic Panel with and Without Phase Change Material Heat Sink
Abstract: AbstractThe future of solar energy conversion into electricity is one of the recognized classes of technology seeing that abundance of a free and clean source of energy in almost every part of continents. The effect of exceeding in temperature on Photovoltaic (PV) cells remains one of the major disadvantages of this technology. In order to improve the power utilization of the PV panel, it is necessary to maintain cell temperature …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Automatic Dual Axis Solar Powered Lawn Mower for Agricultural Applications
Abstract: AbstractPhotovoltaic generation is becoming increasingly important as a renewable source. To overcome the incredible power crisis in the country, the best way is to make use of the renewable energy sources such as solar energy. In this proposed system, solar energy is used and in order to achieve maximum power from the solar panel, dual-axis tracking with the help of photoresistors is implemented in the panel tracking mechanism. The tracking …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Solar-based Satellite Power System: An Overview
Abstract: Abstract: In this paper, describes about advancement in solar-based power system in satellite. A thrust which provides a back force to satellites that move in upward direction and get satellites help to generate power in space. This power transmits to the earth via wireless power transmission and such type of satellite called space based solar power satellite. In recent time, electrical propulsion system has used mostly in place of chemical …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Study of CdS/AZO/FTO, CdS/FTO and CdS Thin Films Deposited by Modified Double Layer Thermal Evaporation
Abstract: The CdS/AZO/FTO, CdS/FTO and CdS thin films were deposited by a modified double-layer vacuum evaporation technique. The 90 nm of double-layer CdS thin films were prepared with the bottom layer 50 nm thick and the upper one was 40 nm thick and respective substrate temperatures were 100oC and 70oC. The physical properties of thus prepared films were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer, Hall Effect Measurement System and Scanning …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–63 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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A Ventilated Dual-Function Photonic–Phononic Metasurface for Simultaneous Passive Radiative Cooling and Low-Frequency Noise Mitigation in Building Envelopes: Conceptual Design and Computational Feasibility Analysis
Abstract: Acoustic metamaterials for sound insulation and photonic/radiative-cooling metamaterials for passive thermal management have each matured separately for building-envelope retrofit, but existing studies address ventilation, acoustic damping and radiative thermal control in isolation, and no reported unit-cell architecture co-designs all three within a single shared structure. This gap persists because materials that are acoustic absorptive are generally dense and structurally opaque, whereas materials that are highly solar-reflective are conventionally applied to …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Towards Curbing Energy Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa through The Use of Solar Bike: A Case of Koupela, Burkina-Faso
Abstract: AbstractThe rate of energy poverty in Africa particularly in Sub-Sahara region is quite alarming and appealing. This anomaly has greatly affected industrialization processes in this region. Not only has electricity access remain an acute issue in Burkina Faso almost two centuries, but in addition, the accelerated consumption of fossil fuels is leading to drastic consequences manifested in the form (s) of impaired development for humans and nature. To encourage greater …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Numerical Analysis of Solar Chimney Power Plant and Study of Parameters Effecting it
Abstract: AbstractA comprehensive theoretical solar chimney power plant (SCPP) model has been introduced to overcome the energy crisis. Numerical simulation performed on the 2-dimensional models of the SCPP. Different numerical models are taken into account by changing the geometrical parameters of the chimney inlet, absorber temperature, and chimney inclination angle and chimney outlet geometry. Air velocity, heat transfer coefficient, pressure, and turbulent kinetic energy are the some parameters taken into account …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–42 Read article
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An Overview of The Impact of Reinforcement on Mechanical and Thermal Characteristics of Aluminum Alloy Composites
Abstract: Aluminum is utilized extensively in the domains of aerospace, electronic technology, electric module packing, automotive body structure, solar and wind energy management, and so on because of its better potential for weight reduction. Strength of aluminum is very less so application is limited where high strength is needed. Aluminum alloy which have greater potential for weight reduction as well as high strength to weight ratio have ability to overcome these …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 240–249 Read article