Application of carbon-based nanomaterials in solar-thermal systems: An updated review
Increasing the world population makes it necessary to look for alternative and sustainable
energy resources to meet the rising energy demand. In recent years, the utilization of …
energy resources to meet the rising energy demand. In recent years, the utilization of …
Analysis of an infrared-assisted triple-flow prototype solar drying system with nano-embedded absorber coating: An experimental and numerical study
In this study, the impact of combined usage of infrared heater and nano-improved absorber
coating in the triple-flow solar dryer (TFSD) has been analyzed. In the first stage of the study …
coating in the triple-flow solar dryer (TFSD) has been analyzed. In the first stage of the study …
Experimental and transient CFD analysis of parallel-flow solar air collectors with paraffin-filled recyclable aluminum cans as latent heat energy storage unit
In the present study, it is aimed to improve the overall performance of a parallel-flow solar air
collector (PSC) using phase change material (PCM)-based latent heat energy storage unit …
collector (PSC) using phase change material (PCM)-based latent heat energy storage unit …
Develo** an infrared-assisted solar drying system using a vertical solar air heater with perforated baffles and nano-enhanced black paint
In the present study, it is aimed to improve the performance of a solar drying system (SDS)
utilizing ZnO nano-enhanced absorber coating and infrared heating system. In the first stage …
utilizing ZnO nano-enhanced absorber coating and infrared heating system. In the first stage …
Improving the performance of a heat pipe evacuated solar water collector using a magnetic NiFe2O4/water nanofluid
In the recent years, heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors (HP-ETSCs) are widely utilized
due to their easy maintenance and high efficiency. However, increasing the performance of …
due to their easy maintenance and high efficiency. However, increasing the performance of …
Analysis of a spiral-formed solar air heating system with ceria nanoparticles-enhanced absorber coating
Solar air heating systems are extensively applied in different applications in order to provide
hot air using clean energy. In this study, a spiral type solar collector has been proposed …
hot air using clean energy. In this study, a spiral type solar collector has been proposed …
Experimental and CFD analysis of dimple tube parabolic trough solar water heater with various nanofluids
A solar collector is a device used to absorb energy from the sun by collecting solar radiation
and turning it into electricity or heat. The material type and coating of a solar collector are …
and turning it into electricity or heat. The material type and coating of a solar collector are …
Numerical and experimental investigation for enhancing thermal performance of a concentric heat exchanger using different scenarios
Purpose Heat exchangers (HEs) which provide heat transfer and transfer energy through
direct or indirect contact between fluids have an essential role in many processes as a part …
direct or indirect contact between fluids have an essential role in many processes as a part …
Performance improvement of a heat pipe evacuated solar water collector using quartz/water nanofluid: A numerical and experimental study
Solar water collectors (SWCs) are the major element of any solar power system. Evacuated
tube solar water collectors (ESWCs) contain multiple evacuated tubes formed between the …
tube solar water collectors (ESWCs) contain multiple evacuated tubes formed between the …
Experimental and numerical analysis of a helically-coiled solar water collector at various angular placements
Solar water collectors are widely utilized for providing hot water to be used in different
applications. In this work, a solar water collector with a helically coiled absorber has been …
applications. In this work, a solar water collector with a helically coiled absorber has been …