Solar air heater (SAH)

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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 18 Jul 2025

  Review of Thermal Performance of Solar Air Heaters: Influence of Composite Materials and Advanced Thermal Storage Techniques

  By Santosh Katkade, Ankur Vasava, Vishal Sulakhe, Kiran Kaware, Arif Mansuri, Rakesh Dubey

  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 →