A review of the enhancement of solar thermal collectors using nanofluids and turbulators
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 …
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
This paper presents an extensive review of experimental, numerical, and numerical-
experimental studies focused on compiling different aspects that lead to improved PTSC …
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
Currently, parabolic trough collectors have been widely employed for medium-high heat
generation applications such as heat generation processes and desalination applications …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Widely employed for enhancing heat transfer in various devices, nanofluids are still
seriously challenged by contradictory conclusions on their effectiveness under different …
seriously challenged by contradictory conclusions on their effectiveness under different …