ANALYSIS OF METHODS OF THERMAL TRANSFER INTENSIFICATION IN SOLAR COLLECTORS US-ING FREE HEAT TRANSFER FLUID CIRCULATION MODE
Effective heat transfer is paramount for increasing the productivity of solar collectors, ensuring optimal utilization of solar energy. This article explores various methods of enhancing heat transfer in solar collectors to improve their overall efficiency. Five different approaches are considered:...
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| Date: | 2024 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Ukrainian |
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Institute of Renewable Energy National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
2024
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| Online Access: | https://ve.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/460 |
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| Journal Title: | Vidnovluvana energetika |
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Vidnovluvana energetika| Summary: | Effective heat transfer is paramount for increasing the productivity of solar collectors, ensuring optimal utilization of solar energy. This article explores various methods of enhancing heat transfer in solar collectors to improve their overall efficiency. Five different approaches are considered: converting absorbing panels into heating elements, integrating nanofluids to enhance thermal conductivity, incorporating twisted tape elements to induce turbulence, injecting air bubbles, and modifying the structures of vacuum tubes to optimize heat transfer pathways. Each method is evaluated based on its enhancement of thermal conductivity, implementation complexity, cost considerations, compatibility, and potential performance improvement. Understanding the advantages and limitations of these methods, researchers and practitioners can make informed decisions regarding enhancing heat transfer efficiency in solar collectors, thereby promoting the use of solar energy for sustainable energy production. |
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