The scientific literature extensively mentions the use of a solar air heater (SAH) by utilizing
solar energy for heating purposes. The poor heat-transfer rate of an SAH with a flat plate is …

The recent studies on thermal performance enhancement of the flat plate solar air collectors
are critically reviewed primarily regarding the absorber surface modifications, multiple …

The objective of this paper is to review the different techniques, which have been used to
enhance the heat transfer rate in heat exchanger devices such as solar air heater, cooling …

The use of solar air heaters (SAH) for the collection and effective utilization of solar
radiations for thermal applications is widely reported in the literature. The current article …

An effective method to increase the heat transfer rate of fluid flowing in a solar air heater duct
(SAHD) is to apply artificial roughness geometry over the absorber plate. The heat …

This study presents the results of a numerical and experimental study of the position of the
baffles in a solar air heater in order to improve its thermal and hydraulic performance. The …

Thermal performance enhancement of solar air heaters is critical for efficient utilization of
energy. In the present work, a numerical study and parametric optimization of turbulent …

The heat transfer and flow characteristics of a multiple V-shaped rib roughened solar air
heater were numerically investigated. Calculations were performed for different geometrical …

The most efficient way to enhance the heat transfer performance of the Solar Air Heater (Sol-
AHs) duct is by providing an artificial roughened plate. The present study compared the …

Adding ribs to a solar air heater duct's surface is an excellent means of increasing the
efficiency of the system. In this article, a SAH with circular and semi-circular rib roughness is …