A numerical investigation has been conducted to analyze the hydro-thermal characteristics
of a solar air heaters when its absorber plate has S-shaped pattern dimple roughness. This …

Exergy analysis is an important thermodynamic approach to studying the system's actual
output, considering all losses. The present study is an analytical approach to calculating the …

This study analytically examines the thermal, effective, and exergetic efficiency of a jet
im**ement solar thermal collector (JISTC) roughened with discrete multi-arc-shaped ribs …

Use of different roughness in solar air heater can effectively influence the thermo-hydraulic
performance. In present work, solar air heater was roughened with ribs and protrusion in S …

The current study provides an overview of FPSCs, detailing their advantages and
disadvantages, along with recent research on diverse methods for performance …

fThe traditional solar air heater (SAH) has poor thermal performance due to low heat transfer
coefficient. Artificial roughness, flow passage alteration, absorber modification, etc. can …

This research article aims to provide a detailed numerical study of the multifaceted impact of
S-shaped and broken arc roughness on solar air heaters. Therefore, a strong comparison …

The use of different turbulators in solar air heaters can significantly impact their thermal and
hydraulic performance. This study compares solar air heaters equipped with W-contoured …

As the cost of fuel rises, designing efficient solar air heaters (SAH) becomes increasingly
important. By artificially roughening the absorber plate, solar air heaters' performance can …

This paper presents a method for enhancing the efficiency of a solar air heater by applying
artificial roughness to the absorber surface. The bottom side of the absorber plate is …