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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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Thermal Performance Analysis of Flat Plate Solar Collector and Solar Dryer of Indirect Solar Drying System
Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the thermal performance of a flat plate solar collector and solar dryer experimentally. The expressions for efficiency of solar collector andsolar dryer with phase change material (PCM) storage system in quasi-steady state conditions have been derived. The analysis is based on the basic energy balance forthe system. A computer model has been developed to predict the various performance parameters of the solar …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 21–31 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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A Review on Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Heat Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
Abstract: This paper presents the literature survey of mathematical modeling and experimental investigation of heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors. Heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors are used for industrial applications where temperature requirement is higher, i.e. more than 100°C. Heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors are having better performance compared to flat plate solar collectors and simple evacuate tube solar collectors. The performance of the heat pipe evacuated tube solar …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Enhancing the Performance of Evacuated Tube Heat Pipe Solar Collector Using CuO Nanofluid
Abstract: Renewable energy is an important component of sustainable development technologies that meet current demands without risking future generations' ability to meet their own. Due to fast expanding energy consumption and environmental concerns, many international scholars are seeking an alternate approach to fulfill future energy demand. Due to its abundance and pure nature, solar energy appears to be the most enticing option in this case. Because of their ease of use, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 · pp. 393–407 Read article
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On Suitability of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide As Heat Transfer Fluid in Flat Plate Solar Collector
Abstract: In the present article, carbon dioxide is proposed as a heat transfer fluid for flat-plate solar thermal collector. Energetic, exergetic and economic analyses of flat plate collector using supercritical CO2 have been done and compared with conventional fluid (water) as well as advanced fluid (nanofluids). Effects of zonal ambient temperature and incident solar radiation on collector efficiency, irreversibility, second law efficiency and collector size reduction are presented. Due to lower …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Factors Influencing the Design of Parabolic Trough Collector: A Review
Abstract: Due to limited resource availability and high conventional energy usage, research into renewable energy has increased during the past few years. Utilizing collecting systems, significant renewable energy can be produced from the available solar radiation. The majority of solar energy harvesting systems use parabolic trough concentrating collectors. The performance of parabolic trough collectors as a whole is examined in this paper. The operating characteristics, such as the type of receiver …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Taguchi approach for determination of parametric dependence in absorber tube of parabolic trough solar collector with roughened surfaces
Abstract: The Taguchi experimental design approach is used in this study to offer the ideal design parameters for the absorber tube with roughened surfaces. In order to determine parametric dependence, passive heat transfer augmentation strategies have been used in the parabolic trough receiver in this article by applying the Taguchi approach. So, for better understanding, two case studies are analyzed using two augmentation technique i.e., wire coil and twisted tape inserts. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–47 Read article
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Thermal Performance Enhancement Strategies for a Compact Solar PV-Powered Concentrating Water Heating System Through Integrated Collector Design
Abstract: Solar water heating systems have emerged as one of the most promising renewable energy technologies for reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels and electricity-based water heating. However, the thermal performance of compact solar water heaters is often limited by inadequate solar absorption, poor heat transfer, and thermal losses within the collector assembly. This study presents a theoretical investigation of thermal performance enhancement strategies incorporated into a compact solar photovoltaic (PV)-powered …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 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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Advancements in Thermal Performance of Solar Flat Plate Collectors: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Over the past couple of years, solar flat plate collectors (FPSCs) have undergone significant improvement regarding their thermal performance. The review evaluates the improvement of materials such as advanced coatings; metals with a high thermal conductivity; and nanostructured additives. New cover technologies, such as polymeric films and anti-reflection coatings, are discussed, as well as novel insulation technologies such as aerogels and vacuum panels. Also of interest are phase-change materials and …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Recent developments in Nano technology applications in direct absorbing solar collectors: A Review
Abstract: Solar energy harnessing is widely promoted amongst the nations so as to encourage environment conservation. Use of solar energy is very important in the context of global warming and decrease in carbon dioxide generations. Here it becomes important for the researchers to find new methods for optimum utilization of solar energy in collectors by design modifications thereby reducing heat losses along with considering the reductions in high initial costs. Addition …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Parametric Study of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector System: A Review
Abstract: The detailed thermal analysis of a parabolic trough collector (PTC) was carried out to predict the thermal performance. The analysis is based on the established theory of PTC—the radiation absorption, heat loss from the collector, and temperature distribution on the plate. An analytical program, suitable for use on a digital computer is developed for the purpose of studying the hourly behavior of a solar collector. The exergy output is optimized …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Heat Transfer Enhancement in Solar Parabolic Trough Collectors Design Using C-shape, V-shape, and Reverse L-shape Roughness
Abstract: Solar energy can be collected and used in a large variety of ways including: passive daylighting,heating liquids and gasses, or generating electricity. Additionally, many energy sources such as wind,biomass, hydroelectricity, and even fossil fuels originate from the energy provided by the sun.Parabolic solar concentration systems are state-of-the-art or mature technology. Parabolic-troughsolar concentrating systems are parabolic-shaped collectors made of reflecting materials. Thecollectors reflect incident solar radiation onto its focal line toward …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–41 Read article
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Review on solar Collector heating system
Abstract: In this paper we are going to describe about our current time water heating process and their utilization. The main reason of solar heating is that because it is freely available in our nature and it is inexhaustible energy resources. In present time their are many places where the hot water used like domestic purpose, commercial purpose, and industries. solar energy is the one of the best example of renewable …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 25–30 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 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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Performance Optimization of Reflectors Integrated Flat Plate Solar Collector for Water Heating
Abstract: As the demand for energy is increasing day by day, so to compensate that they use renewableenergy is the best choice in these days. Solar energy is one of the best renewable energyresources. A flat solar collector is using to heat water for domestic as well as commerciallevels. In this research, optimization of the thermal efficiency of a flat solar collector is done,reflector angle, day time and flow rate are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Automatic Chalk Dust Collector
Abstract: AbstractTeaching and learning in schools and colleges are done over the years by writing on boards. This project involves the design and construction of an automatic chalk dust collector by using vacuum technology. Cleaning the board using a duster increases the chalk dust particles in the classroom atmosphere. When concentration level of the chalk dust suspension exceeds a safe limit, occupants of the classroom, especially the teacher are exposed to …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article