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Performance analysis of photovoltaic thermal air heaters

Year: 1996

Type: article

Abstract: The performance of single-pass and double-pass combined photovoltaic thermal collectors are analyzed with steady-state models. The working fluid is air and the models are based on energy conservation at various nodes of the collector. Closed form solutions have been obtained for the differential equations of both the single-pass and double-pass collectors. Comparisons are made between the performances of the two types of combined photovoltaic thermal collectors. The results show that the new design, the double-pass photovoltaic thermal collector, has superior performance. Important parameters for both types of collector are identified, and their effects on the performances of the two types of collectors are presented in detail.

Source: Energy Conversion and Management

DOI: 10.1016/0196-8904(96)00010-6

Authors: K. Sopian, K.S. Yigit, H.T. Liu, S. Kakaç, T.N. Veziroglu

Institution: University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,600