Journal of Mines Metals and Fuels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1065 - 1076

Published: April 16, 2025

This study explores the improvement in performance of flat-plate solar collectors by integrating hybrid Photo-Voltaic (PV)-thermal systems. Numerical simulations were performed using ANSYS software, incorporating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and steady-state thermal modeling. The research focused on a circular-section PV/T collector exposed to irradiation 1000 W/m², with ambient inlet water temperatures set at 288 K. Three different flow rates (0.02, 0.025, 0.03 kg/s) examined determine their effects efficiency outlet temperature. Two configurations analyzed: one without glass cover (steady-state analysis) another cooling (CFD). findings revealed that increasing rate from 0.02 kg/s significantly lowered panel's heating rate, enhancing but reducing output. Future aims develop PV cells improved photon absorption maximize both electrical energy production. Furthermore, adding extra layers within panel could optimize heat transfer boost overall performance. These systems' capability generate electricity under diverse atmospheric conditions, such as dust, clouds, snow, sets them apart conventional highlights potential for sustainable solutions. Major Findings: Increasing reduced heating, improving system (up 95 %) decreasing Optimal was achieved kg/s, maintaining lowest temperature (312.50 K) ensuring efficient dissipation. Hybrid PV-thermal systems demonstrated superior generation highlighting

Language: Английский