Work

Simulation of behavior of solar panel in existence of nanomaterial as cooling system

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In current work, the productivity of a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) unit impacted by dust accumulation was improved using magnetic force. The magnetic force was implemented to a cooling duct with Y-shaped fins, while solar irradiation was included as heat sources in the equations. Dust effects were simulated by adjusting the optical properties. The addition of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) layer boosted the electrical output. The cooling fluid was a homogeneous water and iron oxide mixture. Dust accumulation led to a 9.3 % drop in thermal performance, but the use of magnetic force enhanced electrical efficiency. Higher concentrations of additives improved system performance, with a maximum gain of 15.88 % at the highest inlet velocity (V inlet ). Increasing V inlet further improved thermal efficiency (η th ) by 10.96 %, photovoltaic efficiency (η PV ) by 1.16 %, and thermoelectric efficiency (η TE ) by 33.53 %. Moreover, the application of Lorentz force increased isothermal uniformity by approximately 5.91 %

Source: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2024.105306

Authors: Mashhour A. Alazwari, Ali Basem, Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah, Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh, Mahmood Shaker Albdeiri, Galal A.Ahmed Alashaari

Institutions: King Abdulaziz University, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Al-Mustaqbal University, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

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, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,210