Solar thermal systems are advantageous since it is easier to store heat than electricity on a
large scale. As such, concentrated solar power is receiving considerable interest among …

This paper gives a comprehensive overview about the recent advances related with the
application of the nanotechnology in various kinds of the solar collectors. Papers reviewed …

Solar thermal collectors are systems that allow for the use of solar energy in thermal
applications. These collectors utilize a heat transfer fluid to transport absorbed solar …

In this paper, energetic and exergetic performances of a parabolic trough solar collector
using single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)-Therminol® VP-1 nanofluid were …

Abstract Background Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTSC) is one of the most popular
and an effective device that converts solar radiation into a heat or useful energy. However, it …

The parabolic trough collector (PTC) is one of the most advanced solar concentrating
technology available. The study employed experimental synthesis and numerical modeling …

Accurate investigation of nanofluids' specific heat capacity as an effective thermophysical
parameter in applications of heat transfer-based equipment and solar-based systems can …

Numerical thermodynamic analysis for low-temperature parabolic trough receivers with Multi-
walled carbon nanotubes/water (MWCNT/water) nanofluids as a heat transfer fluid is …

A horizontal double-tube counter-flow heat exchanger with and without twisted tape inserts
(twist ratio of 3.2, 4, and 6) has been investigated experimentally using TiO2-H2O nanofluid …

The use of solar energy is a promising option for addressing many energy and
environmental problems [1, 2]. Solar concentrating collectors are capable of producing …