A review of the enhancement of solar thermal collectors using nanofluids and turbulators

A Aissa, NAA Qasem, A Mourad, H Laidoudi… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanofluids are viewed as an effective way to increase the efficiency of solar energy systems.
Their importance is illustrated by enhancing the thermal conductivity of heat transfer fluids …

Different ways to improve parabolic trough solar collectors' performance over the last four decades and their applications: A comprehensive review

W Ajbar, A Parrales, A Huicochea… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents an extensive review of experimental, numerical, and numerical-
experimental studies focused on compiling different aspects that lead to improved PTSC …

An experimental investigation of nanofluid, nanocoating, and energy storage materials on the performance of parabolic trough collector

MA Hamada, H Khalil, MM Abou Al-Sood… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, parabolic trough collectors have been widely employed for medium-high heat
generation applications such as heat generation processes and desalination applications …

Performance evaluation of various nanofluids for parabolic trough collectors

D do Carmo Zidan, CB Maia, MR Safaei - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2022 - Elsevier
Parabolic trough collectors (PTC) are capable of producing large amounts of energy using
solar energy as a primary energy source. However, with the reduction of photovoltaic …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal performance analysis in a parabolic trough solar collector with a novel design of inserted fins

W Al-Aloosi, Y Alaiwi, H Hamzah - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In this research, numerical simulations of turbulent flow in a modified parabolic trough solar
collector with a novel design of inserted fins along the absorber tube was carried out. The …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of oval rib parameters on heat transfer enhancement of TiO2/water nanofluid flow through parabolic trough collector

A Kumar, R Kunwer, RK Donga, S Kumar… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
The parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) is recognized as one of the most efficient
devices for generating solar energy. However, it suffers from relatively low thermal efficiency …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal performance improvement of a LS-2 parabolic trough solar collector using porous disks

B Darbari, M Derikvand, B Shabani - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents a thorough numerical investigation of a LS-2 parabolic trough collector
(PTC) to introduce a manufacturable structure with high performance. This is done by …

Experimental study on heat transfer enhancement of parabolic trough solar collector using a rectangular channel receiver

E Vengadesan, S Thameenansari… - Journal of the Taiwan …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The solar receiver design plays a vital role in exchanging solar radiation into
heat transfer fluids in concentrated solar collectors. The solar receiver's heat absorption rate …

Design, modelling, environmental, economic and performance analysis of parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) based cogeneration systems assisted by …

PM Cuce, T Guclu, E Cuce - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Concentrating solar power systems (CSP) is a very efficient technology for clean and
renewable energy production. It basically works on the principle of focusing the sun's rays …

Evaluation methods of thermo-hydraulic performance in nanofluids: A comprehensive review

Y Wang, Y Peng, Y Tao, L Shi, Q Liu, Y Ma, J Tu… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Widely employed for enhancing heat transfer in various devices, nanofluids are still
seriously challenged by contradictory conclusions on their effectiveness under different …