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A Review on Solar Air Heater
Abstract: Solar energy has grown in importance in recent years as a result of the negative environmental effects of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion, as well as the rising cost of electricity generation as traditional energy sources become scarce. Solar air heaters are the most straightforward and cost-effective technique to harness solar energy. It converts solar energy into thermal energy for a variety of heating applications, including timber seasoning, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: The solar air heater is the most cost-effective and popular solar energy harvesting device. It may be used for a variety of tasks, including drying crops, heating rooms, conditioning wood, and curing industrial items. Introducing artificial roughness to surfaces emerges as a highly effective method to augment heat transfer rates within the ducts of solar air heaters. Over the past three decades, research interest has centered on the incorporation of …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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A Review on Roughened Solar Air Heater for Heat Transfer and Thermal Efficiency
Abstract: The use of artificial roughness on the absorber plate is the most effective technique to enhance the thermal performance of solar air heaters. Experimental investigation of distinct roughness geometries shows that the enhancement in the rate of heat transfer is accompanied by considerable rise in temperature. In this paper some distinguished roughness geometries have been compared on the basis of heat transfer rate and thermal performance. The objective of this …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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A Review on Increases the Heat Transfer Rate of the Solar Air Heater by Adding the Fins in the Absorber Plate
Abstract: Solar air heaters are extensively utilised in a diverse range of domestic and industrial settings. The need to enhance the thermal efficiency of solar air heaters has prompted researchers to concentrate on enhancing the thermal performance through the implementation of artificial flow modification techniques in the flow field. Consequently, the presence of this phenomenon will disrupt the laminar sublayer located beneath the absorber plate, so contributing to an elevation in …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Review of the Impact of Artificial Roughness in Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: Artificially roughening the heated surface of solar air heaters is a practical and affordable method to significantly increase the rate of heat transmission. Roughing up the surface can improve the design of a solar air heater (SAH) duct. The use of baffles, fins, ribs and grooves improves heat transmission in the SAH. Various efforts were made to improve heat transfer rates through duct employing these components, which resulted in significant …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Fabrication and Analysis of Evacuated Tube Solar Air Heater
Abstract: The development of renewable energy technology is important for the future to balance global energy. Now we are at the stage where the search for other alternative methods that replace the electricity has become pinnacle. This work is essentially based on the alternative methods by which we can reduce the consumption of electricity. Solar air heating is one of them is not only pollution free, but also cheap in operation. …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Analysis of Thermo Hydraulic Performance of Artificial V-Rib Roughness of Solar Air Heater: A Review
Abstract: Solar air heaters (SAHs) are the simplest energy conversion device which transforms incoming solar radiation to thermal energy. In traditional SAH the convective heat transfer rate is low. To improve heat transfer rate the artificial rib roughness is employed on the absorber plate. Although rib roughness increases the heat transfer rate, as well as the pressure drop due to friction. So in order to achieve maximum increment in thermo hydraulic …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Review of Thermal Performance of Solar Air Heaters: Influence of Composite Materials and Advanced Thermal Storage Techniques
Abstract: Solar air heaters (SAHs) are essential devices for capturing solar energy and converting it into heat, finding applications in steam generation, refrigeration, agricultural drying, and space and water heating in residential and commercial environments. However, the thermal performance of SAHs is often limited by the low heat transfer coefficient of air and the absence of solar energy during nighttime, impacting efficiency and reliability. To address these challenges, this study explores …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 488–506 Read article
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Analysis of the Fraction of Mass Flow Rate on the Performance of Double Flow Solar Air Heater
Abstract: This paper presents a mathematical model of a double flow solar air heater, in which air is flowing simultaneously over and under the absorbing plate. Based on the energy balance equations, the effect of fraction of mass flow rate in the upper or lower flow channel has been investigated analytically. The results show that there is air temperature rise, heat gain and efficiency has the maximum value when the optimal …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 18–26 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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Effect of the Absorber Plat Groove Roughness on Performance of Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: An experimental investigation on heat and fluid flow characteristics of fully developed turbulent flow in a rectangular duct having repeated integral transverse chamfered rib-groove roughness on one broad wall has been carried out. The flow Reynolds number of the duct varied in the range of approximately 3000–21000, most suitable for solar air heater. Experimentation has been done on chamfered rib-groove roughness having 60° V groove varying relative roughness pitch of …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Thermal Performance Analysis of a Solar Dryer-cum-Air Heater with Modified Absorber Surface
Abstract: Abstract The use of solar resource for food drying has always been a food preservation technique which has widely been practised in most parts of the world. The solar drying system utilizes solar energy to heat up air and to dry food substance placed in dryer, which is beneficial in reducing wastage of food products and helps in preservation of the same. Unfortunately, some of the methods practised in the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 34–40 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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Studying the Effectiveness of Solar Thermal Collectors Using Nanofluid
Abstract: Energy plays a crucial role in the technological growth that humanity is now experiencing. However, new avenues for energy generation and consumption have also been made possible by this advancement in science and technology. Another major factor driving up energy needs is an increase in population density. Carbon footprints are being left on the environment by fossil fuels, which are running out more quickly. Dependence on renewable energy sources, which …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Experimental investigation of humidification-dehumidification desalination system
Abstract: The aim of present study is to investigate an H-DH desalination system experimentally. The system consists of a solar air heater, a humidifier, and a dehumidifier connected with an evaporative cooler. The proposed system is operated in a closed loop configuration, at two airflow rates. The performance metrics are assessed via the examination of energy and economic factors. The solar air heater has the ability to produce hot air with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 104–113 Read article
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Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Economic Grain Dryer
Abstract: AbstractDrying of grains is very essential that is to be performed effectively and immediately after the harvest to retain the quality of the grain and to prevent infestation and germination. To achieve this objective an economic grain dryer made of available materials like air heater, air blower, feed regulator, and applicator was designed, fabricated and evaluated for its performance. Various parameters such as; relative humidity of hot air, air flow …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Development and Analysis of Load Bank for Steam Power Plant
Abstract: In the present laboratory experimental set up of steam power plant, the power output is converted to an electrical power source by using a load bank which is used as an electrical load. The purpose of a load bank is to accurately impersonator the operational or “real” load that a power source will see in real application. In the existing scenario, the air heater type load bank has some limitations …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–27 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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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 and Performance Analysis of PMDC and BLDC Motor using ANSYS Software
Abstract: This paper connected how to design & simulate of simple PMDC Motor usage ANSYS Maxwell Software. The demand for electrical energy in cars is ascent steady. Permanent Direct Current motor is used for the radiator fan, windshield wipers & washers and to drive blowers for heaters & air conditioners, etc., having brushes which have poor efficiency. It is based on ANSYS Maxwell software which is divided into circuit modeling& field, …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–23 Read article