Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part E Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2024
One
of
the
most
abundantly
available
non-conventional
energy
sources
is
solar
energy.
The
advantages
are
that
it
freely
available,
sustainable,
non-exhaustible,
pollution-free,
etc.
Many
thermal
technologies
frequently
employed
to
utilize
for
different
household,
agricultural,
residential,
and
industrial
applications.
A
flat
plate
collector
(FPSC)
one
popular
devices
harvesting
transforming
radiation
into
useful
heat.
low
performance
FPSC
its
major
disadvantages.
can
be
enhanced
using
active,
passive,
mixed
methods.
In
this
article,
various
enhancement
techniques
FPSC,
including
design
modification,
use
inserts,
selective
coating,
nanofluid,
phase
change
material,
mini/microchannels,
transparent
insulation
discussed.
nanomaterial
coatings
reduce
convection
losses
from
FPSC.
High
absorptivity
black
nickel
nanoparticles
make
them
excellent
coatings.
with
CuO/water
nanofluid
was
more
efficient
than
other
metal
oxides.
a
minichannel
integrated
better
conventional
type
because
direct
contact
water,
which
enhances
heat
transfer
rate.
recent
technological
development
discussed
in
article
will
very
scientific
community.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
61, С. 104847 - 104847
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
This
experimental
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
to
enhancing
solar
still
performance
through
the
integration
of
wax-filled
rods,
marking
significant
advancement
in
desalination
technology.
These
innovatively
designed
absorb
and
store
both
sensible
latent
heat
during
peak
radiation
hours,
release
this
stored
energy
gradually,
particularly
evening
night.
unique
mechanism
results
notable
consistent
increase
water
temperature
within
modified
after
17:00,
setting
it
apart
from
conventional
models.
The
study's
findings
reveal
that
achieves
12.8
%
higher
cumulative
distillate
yield
16.3
efficiency
compared
traditional
stills.
Furthermore,
enhancement
translates
into
6.3
reduction
production
costs,
underscoring
economic
viability
superior
design.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
59, С. 104561 - 104561
Опубликована: Май 16, 2024
Five
different
solar
stills
(SSs)
have
been
tested
in
this
experimental
study.
Hemispherical
SS,
tubular
pyramid
double
slope
and
conventional
SS
are
the
five
systems.
The
primary
goal
is
to
determine
which
will
perform
more
effectively
at
testing
location.
Initially,
SSs
were
evaluated
with
no
changes
outcomes
contrasted
those
of
SS.
Secondly,
exterior
reflectors
added
four
SSs.
Third,
hemispherical
utilized
phase
change
material
(PCM)
combined
Ag-Nanoparticles.
Lastly,
tests
using
reflectors,
fan,
external
condensers
conducted
on
findings
showed
that
increase
productivity
for
without
modifications
107%,
97%,
66.5%,
30%
greater
than
respectively.
Furthermore,
results
depicted
employing
improved
rise
be
higher
SS's
by
168%,
153%,
113%,
85%,
Besides,
effect
PCM-Ag
(with
reflector)
increasing
their
202%
212%
production,
Also,
reflector,
a
condenser
217
%
236%
actual
cost
producing
water
fan
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