This paper gives a comprehensive overview about the recent advances related with the
application of the nanotechnology in various kinds of the solar collectors. Papers reviewed …

Enhancing thermal performance of flat plate collectors (FPCs) is an essential issue. This
review includes the investigations conducted on the thermal performance enhancement of …

In the present study, in addition to using nanofluid, the flow direction in a flat plate solar
collector is changed to increase the convective heat transfer coefficient. To this end, U …

Urban physics is the science and engineering of physical processes in urban areas. It
basically refers to the transfer of heat and mass in the outdoor and indoor urban …

This study investigated the effect of using phase change materials (PCMs) in a cabinet dryer
on thermal and drying efficiency. Three positions related to PCM inside the cabinet were …

Degree days represent a versatile climatic indicator which is commonly used in building
energy performance analysis. In this context, the present paper proposes a simple dynamic …

In this paper, 26 alternative absorber-exchanger designs for hybrid PV-Thermal (PVT) solar
collectors are proposed and compared against a reference-case, commercial sheet-and …

Low thermal efficiency is one of the main problems in using solar collectors in different fields.
In the present study, the effect of using phase change materials (PCM) inside the Flat plate …

In the present study, the performance of a flat plat solar collector (FPSC) with different types
of working fluid; double distilled water (DDW) and Alumina nanofluids with six different …

Photovoltaic solar cells, known for their high efficiency and durability, offer a promising
renewable energy solution. However, they are susceptible to weather conditions, have low …