Performance analysis of modified solar still with forced water circulation

Numerical analysis of performance of solar parabolic trough collector with Cu-Water nanofluid

In the present work the effect of Cu-Water nanofluid, as heat transfer fluid, on the performance of a parabolic solar collector was studied numerically. The temperature field, thermal efficiency, mean-outlet temperatures have been evaluated and compared for the conventional parabolic collectors and nanofluid based collectors. Further, the effect of various parameters such as fluid velocity, vol...

Numerical analysis of performance of solar parabolic trough collector with Cu-Water nanofluid

In the present work the effect of Cu-Water nanofluid, as heat transfer fluid, on the performance of a parabolic solar collector was studied numerically. The temperature field, thermal efficiency, mean-outlet temperatures have been evaluated and compared for the conventional parabolic collectors and nanofluid based collectors. Further, the effect of various parameters such as fluid velocity, vol...

Performance of Rotating Solar Still with Rotating External Reflectors (RESEARCH NOTE)

In this research, a rotating solar still that uses external bottom reflectors was experimentally investigated. The solar still and reflectors have the capability to shift their angle with respect to the south and the reflectors have the capability to shift their angle with respect to the horizon. The experiment has been performed in both fixed and rotating states. For the fixed state the solar ...

Experimental Analysis of a Vertical, Double-Effect Diffusion Solar Still

A Simulation Model for Predicting the Transient Performance of a Hybrid Pv/t Forced-circulation Solar Water-heating System

A transient simulation model for a hybrid PV/T forced-circulation solar water-heating system is presented, along with algorithms for making quantitative predictions regarding the performance of the system. The model consists of a set of mathematical equations governing the main components in the system; namely, transparent cover, solar cell, absorber plate, operating fluid, storage tank, and co...