Recent advances on the applications of phase change materials for solar collectors, practical limitations, and challenges: A critical review
Global warming is the most serious problem humanity faces in the twenty-first century. To
avoid additional global warming, the world must transition away from fossil fuels and toward …
avoid additional global warming, the world must transition away from fossil fuels and toward …
Review of cooling techniques used to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic power systems
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are one of the most important solar energy sources used to convert
the sun's radiation falling on them into electrical power directly. Many factors affect the …
the sun's radiation falling on them into electrical power directly. Many factors affect the …
Energy and exergy analysis of a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system used in solar dryer: A numerical and experimental investigation
Photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors can be applied in order to concurrently generation of
electrical and thermal energy. In the present study, a vertical hybrid PVT solar dryer has …
electrical and thermal energy. In the present study, a vertical hybrid PVT solar dryer has …
[HTML][HTML] A review on building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal systems for green buildings
Abstract Space constraints in urban areas can make it difficult to utilise renewable energy
resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising …
resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising …
Numerical analysis and optimization of a novel photovoltaic thermal solar unit improved by Nano-PCM as an energy storage media and finned collector
An increment in temperature will deteriorate the efficiency of photovoltaic systems
dramatically. The application of a cooling mechanism can reduce the operating temperature …
dramatically. The application of a cooling mechanism can reduce the operating temperature …
Thermophysical properties and applications of nano-enhanced PCMs: An update review
L Yang, J Huang, F Zhou - Energy conversion and management, 2020 - Elsevier
Energy conservation management using latent heat storage (LHS) technique is nowadays
employed as a solution to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions …
employed as a solution to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions …
Phase change materials and nano-enhanced phase change materials for thermal energy storage in photovoltaic thermal systems: A futuristic approach and its …
In recent years, photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems have emerged as an imperative
research area due to the escalating demand for energy worldwide. Phase change materials …
research area due to the escalating demand for energy worldwide. Phase change materials …
Investigating the performance of a water-based PVT system using encapsulated PCM balls: An experimental study
The concept of integrating cooling systems with photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors is not
new, although it has yet to be widely commercialized. Such systems have the potential to …
new, although it has yet to be widely commercialized. Such systems have the potential to …
Simulation of solar thermal panel systems with nanofluid flow and PCM for energy consumption management of buildings
The present study simulates a solar thermal panel using the finite element method (FEM) in
COMSOL Multiphysics. A cropper pipe of a water-Al 2 O 3 nanofluid flow was used under a …
COMSOL Multiphysics. A cropper pipe of a water-Al 2 O 3 nanofluid flow was used under a …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of phase change material on photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems: A numerical study
This study examines the impact of incorporating phase change material (PCM) in
photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems on their electrical and thermal performance. Although …
photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems on their electrical and thermal performance. Although …