Simulation and optimization on a novel air-cooled photovoltaic/thermal collector based on micro heat pipe arrays

W Yu, Y Lei, G Wang, W Chan, T Wang… - Applied Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
To further enhance the performance of an air-cooled photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system, this
study integrates micro heat pipe arrays (MHPAs) and serrated fins as the primary heat …

Numerical and experimental investigation of a single-body PVT using a variable air volume control algorithm

A Aktaş, M Koşan, B Aktekeli, Y Güven, E Arslan… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors that can achieve maximum efficiency from solar
irradiation can be critical concepts for meeting energy demand in residential applications …

Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of single and double pass photovoltaic-thermal solar collector with cross-flow baffles and varying transparency: A …

R Biswas, PP Tripathy - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The present work deals with the development of a semi-transparent photovoltaic thermal (PV-
T) solar collector (STPVT) through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling using …

Experimental study of a novel design bi-fluid based photovoltaic thermal (PVT)-assisted heat pump dryer

B Aktekeli, M Aktaş, M Koşan, E Arslan, S Şevik - Renewable Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the performance of a novel design bi-fluid (air and refrigerant)-based
photovoltaic thermal assisted heat pump dryer (BfPVTA-HPD), combining a compact bi-fluid …

Analysis of the exergy performances of a glazed and unglazed PV/T collector under different conditions

M Hissouf, A Dayf - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024 - Elsevier
The exergy performances of the hybrid PV/T solar collector using different heat transfer fluids
was numerically investigated. The mathematical model is based on the energy balance …

Study on the Performance of Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector–Heat Pump–Absorption Chiller Tri-Generation Supply System

H Yue, Z Xu, S Chu, C Cheng, H Zhang, H Chen, D Ai - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The solar energy supply system has played an increasingly substantial role in realizing
nearly zero-carbon buildings. In order to overcome the impact of solar randomness on the …

A Comparative study on novel active cooling and heat recovery techniques for photovoltaic-thermal collectors

M Hakimi, E Baniasadi, E Afshari - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, four different cooling techniques with a variety type of coolant for a commercial
photovoltaic-thermal collector have been simulated optically and thermally by using the …

Determining energy, exergy and enviroeconomic analysis of stand-alone photovoltaic panel under harsh environment condition: Antarctica Horseshoe-Island cases

E Arslan, FA Küçük, Ç Biçer, B Özsoy - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
It is considered that some of the energy needs of the Turkish Science Base, which will be
established on the Antarctic Horseshoe Island, will be supplied from solar energy. In this …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative Analysis of Material Efficiency and the Impact of Perforations on Heat Sinks for Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Panel Cooling

R Cabrera-Escobar, J Cabrera-Escobar, D Vera… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this research, the design and simulation of a heat sink for photovoltaic panels were
carried out using aluminum and copper, the most commonly used materials in heat …

Numerical Investigation of Innovative Photovoltaic–Thermal (PVT) Collector Designs for Electrical and Thermal Enhancement

Z Wang, G Hou, H Taherian, Y Song - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Photovoltaic–thermal (PVT) technology is gaining popularity due to the diminishing
availability of traditional fossil fuels and escalating environmental concerns. Enhancing the …