A review of recent developments in the application of machine learning in solar thermal collector modelling

M Vakili, SA Salehi - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023 - Springer
Over the past few decades, the popularity of solar thermal collectors has increased
dramatically because of many significant advantages like being a free, natural …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization and thermo-economic performance of a solar-powered vapor absorption cooling system integrated with sensible thermal energy storage

DK Sharma, D Sharma, AHH Ali - Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2023 - Elsevier
Higher demand for refrigeration systems adversely affects power grids, causing blackouts,
increased electricity expenses, and carbon emissions. However, using renewable energy …

Performance Simulation of Solar Trough Concentrators: Optical and Thermal Comparisons

F Cao, J Pang, X Gu, M Wang, Y Shangguan - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The solar trough concentrator is used to increase the solar radiation intensity on absorbers
for water heating, desalination, or power generation purposes. In this study, optical …

Study on collection and retention efficiencies of a new integrated collector storage solar water heating system using a planar thermal diode: an experimental study

H Farzan, MJ Yousefelahi - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Thermal diodes are a novel method to rectify the heat transfer mechanism and help reduce
heat losses in solar thermal collectors during non-collection periods. The current study …

Assessment of thermal behavior for storage material filled in annulus coaxial aluminum pipes and inserted in evacuated tube collector: An experimental and …

A Elbrashy, A Elshennawy, M Rashad… - Journal of Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
This research paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of an evacuated tube solar air
heater (ETSAH) integrated with annulus coaxial aluminum pipe (ACALP) and phase change …

Photothermal conversion performance based on optimized design of multi-section compound parabolic concentrator

Y Liu, Q Gui, L Xiao, C Zheng, Y Zhang, F Chen - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Solar energy M-CPC (Multi-section Compound Parabolic Concentrator, M-CPC)
has the advantages of no tracking and static concentrating, synchronous collection of beam …

Experimental investigation on the thermal appraisal and sustainability indicator of heat pipe-based indirect solar dryer during Giloy (Tinospora cardifolia) drying

DK Yadav, VK Arora, A Gupta - Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2024 - Elsevier
Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) is an anti-periodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and anti-
diabetic agent in folk medicine. As per ayurveda giloy boosts the immune system. Current …

Thermodynamic assessment of a solar water heater and treatment: an energy–exergy and sustainability analysis

K Srivastava, AA Sinha, T Choudhary… - Journal of Thermal …, 2024 - Springer
This paper presents a thermodynamic and sustainability analysis for an experimentally
developed solar water heater-with water treatment. The parabolic trough collector (PTC) is …

Solar water heating based on Bellville weather conditions in winter

Z Mdletshe, V Msomi, O Nemraoui - Sustainable Energy Research, 2023 - Springer
Hot water supply is a daily necessity for various purposes ranging from industrial to domestic
usage. However, the availability of hot water supply is dependent on reliable energy …

Designing and testing low-cost solar water heater using date palm fibers and starch

L Ziani, MA Khemissat, Z Ziani - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Solar water heaters are a type of renewable energy technology that converts solar energy
into heat to warm water. Solar water heaters are becoming increasingly popular due to their …