solar energy research papers 63
Energy efficient Solar Water Still
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PR Prasad, B Padma Pujitha, GV Rajeev ,Energy, 2011 ,sphinxsai.com
236 Optimal values of parameters were identified. The resulting still yielded a maximum
efficiency of 49% against 30-35% in the case with no gel. Key words: Solar still, Desalination;
Solar energy, Solar stills, Solar still efficiency, graphite assisted
Parametric investigation of a double-effect solar still in comparison with a single-effect solar still
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This paper reports the use of two mathematical models to compare the produ~ tivi~ of single- effect and double effect solar stills under different climatic, design and operaGona1 parameters in Oman. The shallow water basin, 23cover tilt angle, 0. I m insulation thickness
Effect of condensing cover material on yield of an active solar still : an experimental validation
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An attempt has been made to evaluate inner and outer glass temperature and its effects on yield. Numerical computations have been performed for a typical day in the month of December, 2005, for the climatic condition of New Delhi (latitude: 28E35N N; longitude
Experimental investigation on coupling evacuated heat pipe collector on single basin single slope solar still productivity
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Solar still is very important device to convert the available brackish water into drinkable water. Here work is carried out to know the effect of coupling an Evacuated Heat Pipe Collector on the solar still . Other different parameters like Water depth, Sun direction and
Modelling and verification of single slope solar still using ANSYS-CFX
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Solar distillation method is an easy, small scale and cost effective technique for providing safe water. It requires an energy input as heat and the solar radiation can be source of energy. Solar still is a device which uses process of solar distillation. Here, a two phase
Effect of nanofluids in a vacuum single basin solar still
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Clean water is a basic human necessity and without water life will be impossible. The provision of fresh water is becoming an increasingly important issue in many areas of the world. Among the non-conventional methods to desalinate brackish water or seawater, is
Effect of water mass on triangular pyramid solar still using phase change material as storage medium
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In this paper the effect of water mass on the performance of triangular pyramid solar still with and without latent heat energy storage was experimentally investigated. For comparing the productivity of solar still with and without LHTESS a solar still is designed, fabricated
Effect of water depth on the performance evaluation of solar still
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Desalination of ground brackish water by solar powered systems is a practical and promising technology for producing potable water in the regions which suffers from water scarcity especially in arid areas. In remote and arid areas in Jordan with low infrastructure
Condensation mass transfer in unsaturated humid air inside tubular solar still
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A production model of a Tubular Solar Still based on a film-wise condensation theory that takes into account of thermal resistance in unsaturated humid air inside the still is developed in this study. The condensation coefficient due to thermal resistance is inversely proportional
Theoretical and experimental investigation of a novel multistage evacuated solar still
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There is a global concern about the availability of water for man, food, and sustainable management of ecosystems in the next millennium. Some countries are in fact already facing water scarcity and have had to resort to the use of desalination a high energy
Experimental study on various solar still designs
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Humankind has depended for ages on underground water reservoirs for its fresh water needs. But these sources do not always prove to be useful due to the presence of excessive salinity in the water. In this paper, the fabrication of seven solar still designs such as
Effect of cow dung cakes inside basin on heat transfer coefficients and productivity of single basin single slope solar still
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Water has always been a source of energy for man. We use solar energy to change salty or brackish water into drinkable water by soar distillation. Natural fresh water resources are being depleted rapidly, as a result of population growth and socio economical development
An experimental study on single basin solar still augmented with evacuated tubes
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The productivity of the solar still is determined by the temperature of water in the basin and the glass temperature. Various active methods have been adopted to increase the temperature of the basin, so as to improve the productivity of solar still . Most of the previous
Solar distillation of water using a V-trough solar concentrator with a wick-type solar still
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ABSTRACT A V-trough solar concentrator has been combined with an inclined flat-plate wick-type solar still . Outdoor testing was carded out with and without the solar concentrator on clear days in summer and winter. The equipment was used to investigate the
Experimental analysis of different absorber plates on performance of double slope solar still
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A device which converts the unwanted water into drinkable water with help of solar energy is called solar still . It is very simple device and it is also very cheap. Most important part of the solar still is Absorber Surface , which absorbs the solar energy for converting brackish
A naturally circulated humidifying/dehumidifying solar still with a built-in passive condenser
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A numerical study has been carried out to investigate the transient thermal performance of a naturally circulated humidifying/dehumidifiying solar still . A comparison of forced circulation performance and the influence of different environmental, design, and operational
Modeling and verification of hemispherical solar still using ANSYS CFD
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In every efficient solar still design, water temperature, vapor temperature and distillate output, and difference between water temperature and inner glass cover temperatures are very important. Here, two dimensional three phase model of hemispherical solar still is made
Theoretical investigation on the performance prediction of solar still
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A theoretical investigation on the performance prediction of solar still is presented in this paper. A solar still of conventional type is considered. The mathematical model is based on time-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The effect of the variable fluid properties is taken
Theoretical analysis of solar distillation using active solar still
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The performance of active single slope solar still using different operational parameters is studied theoretically and compared with the experimental data for validation purposes, to find out best factors enhancing still productivity. The thermal performance of a single slope
Improvement of Solar Still Productivity by Energy Absorbing Plates
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ABSTRACT A solar still is a viable option when the demand of potable water does not exceed more than 3 litres. Enhancement in distillate output from the solar still is a main goal of many researchers all over the world. In this research, the effect of copper and aluminum
Evaluation and energy balance study of a solar still with an internal condenser
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An experimental study was carried out to evaluate the effect of using an internal condenser on the pertormance of a basin type solar still The condenser was fested in two different ways: first it was used for water preheating and water vapor condensation, and second it was used
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Determinants of Success for Promoting Solar Energy in Rajasthan, India
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C Change ,environmentportal.in
237 Summary Out of a total 1100 MW new project allocations, Rajasthan received
the maximum share of 873 MW (ie, 79.36% of all India allocations) through competitive
bidding in the first phase of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).
Charperformance Analysis of Different Energy Absorbing Plates on Solar Stills
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HN Panchal ,ijee.net
237 World applied Science J., 7(4): 485-49 storage tank- analytical simulation and
experimental 5. Sodha, MS, A. Kumar, GN Tiwari and G. Pandey, validation of energy behavior,
Solar Energy, 1983. Effects of dye on performance of a
Parametric investigation of a double-effect solar still in comparison with a single-effect solar still
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This paper reports the use of two mathematical models to compare the produ~ tivi~ of single- effect and double effect solar stills under different climatic, design and operaGona1 parameters in Oman. The shallow water basin, 23cover tilt angle, 0. I m insulation thickness
Effect of condensing cover material on yield of an active solar still : an experimental validation
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An attempt has been made to evaluate inner and outer glass temperature and its effects on yield. Numerical computations have been performed for a typical day in the month of December, 2005, for the climatic condition of New Delhi (latitude: 28E35N N; longitude
Experimental investigation on coupling evacuated heat pipe collector on single basin single slope solar still productivity
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Solar still is very important device to convert the available brackish water into drinkable water. Here work is carried out to know the effect of coupling an Evacuated Heat Pipe Collector on the solar still . Other different parameters like Water depth, Sun direction and
Modelling and verification of single slope solar still using ANSYS-CFX
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Solar distillation method is an easy, small scale and cost effective technique for providing safe water. It requires an energy input as heat and the solar radiation can be source of energy. Solar still is a device which uses process of solar distillation. Here, a two phase
Effect of nanofluids in a vacuum single basin solar still
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Clean water is a basic human necessity and without water life will be impossible. The provision of fresh water is becoming an increasingly important issue in many areas of the world. Among the non-conventional methods to desalinate brackish water or seawater, is
Effect of water mass on triangular pyramid solar still using phase change material as storage medium
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In this paper the effect of water mass on the performance of triangular pyramid solar still with and without latent heat energy storage was experimentally investigated. For comparing the productivity of solar still with and without LHTESS a solar still is designed, fabricated
Effect of water depth on the performance evaluation of solar still
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Desalination of ground brackish water by solar powered systems is a practical and promising technology for producing potable water in the regions which suffers from water scarcity especially in arid areas. In remote and arid areas in Jordan with low infrastructure
Condensation mass transfer in unsaturated humid air inside tubular solar still
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A production model of a Tubular Solar Still based on a film-wise condensation theory that takes into account of thermal resistance in unsaturated humid air inside the still is developed in this study. The condensation coefficient due to thermal resistance is inversely proportional
Theoretical and experimental investigation of a novel multistage evacuated solar still
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There is a global concern about the availability of water for man, food, and sustainable management of ecosystems in the next millennium. Some countries are in fact already facing water scarcity and have had to resort to the use of desalination a high energy
Experimental study on various solar still designs
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Humankind has depended for ages on underground water reservoirs for its fresh water needs. But these sources do not always prove to be useful due to the presence of excessive salinity in the water. In this paper, the fabrication of seven solar still designs such as
Effect of cow dung cakes inside basin on heat transfer coefficients and productivity of single basin single slope solar still
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Water has always been a source of energy for man. We use solar energy to change salty or brackish water into drinkable water by soar distillation. Natural fresh water resources are being depleted rapidly, as a result of population growth and socio economical development
An experimental study on single basin solar still augmented with evacuated tubes
free download
The productivity of the solar still is determined by the temperature of water in the basin and the glass temperature. Various active methods have been adopted to increase the temperature of the basin, so as to improve the productivity of solar still . Most of the previous
Solar distillation of water using a V-trough solar concentrator with a wick-type solar still
free download
ABSTRACT A V-trough solar concentrator has been combined with an inclined flat-plate wick-type solar still . Outdoor testing was carded out with and without the solar concentrator on clear days in summer and winter. The equipment was used to investigate the
Experimental analysis of different absorber plates on performance of double slope solar still
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A device which converts the unwanted water into drinkable water with help of solar energy is called solar still . It is very simple device and it is also very cheap. Most important part of the solar still is Absorber Surface , which absorbs the solar energy for converting brackish
A naturally circulated humidifying/dehumidifying solar still with a built-in passive condenser
free download
A numerical study has been carried out to investigate the transient thermal performance of a naturally circulated humidifying/dehumidifiying solar still . A comparison of forced circulation performance and the influence of different environmental, design, and operational
Modeling and verification of hemispherical solar still using ANSYS CFD
free download
In every efficient solar still design, water temperature, vapor temperature and distillate output, and difference between water temperature and inner glass cover temperatures are very important. Here, two dimensional three phase model of hemispherical solar still is made
Theoretical investigation on the performance prediction of solar still
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A theoretical investigation on the performance prediction of solar still is presented in this paper. A solar still of conventional type is considered. The mathematical model is based on time-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The effect of the variable fluid properties is taken
Theoretical analysis of solar distillation using active solar still
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The performance of active single slope solar still using different operational parameters is studied theoretically and compared with the experimental data for validation purposes, to find out best factors enhancing still productivity. The thermal performance of a single slope
Improvement of Solar Still Productivity by Energy Absorbing Plates
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ABSTRACT A solar still is a viable option when the demand of potable water does not exceed more than 3 litres. Enhancement in distillate output from the solar still is a main goal of many researchers all over the world. In this research, the effect of copper and aluminum
Evaluation and energy balance study of a solar still with an internal condenser
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An experimental study was carried out to evaluate the effect of using an internal condenser on the pertormance of a basin type solar still The condenser was fested in two different ways: first it was used for water preheating and water vapor condensation, and second it was used
, 75: 199-205. Appl.
Distribution of Wind and Solar Energy Resources in Tanzania and Mozambique
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L Hammar ,2011 ,publications.lib.chalmers.se
239 This report gives an overview of the resource distribution of wind and solar energy
sources in Mozambique and Tanzania. The objectives are (1) to display resource availability
of wind and solar energy and (2) to evaluate resource estimations based on remote
A Remote Power Management Strategy for the Solar Energy Powered Bicycle
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CH Chao ,2011 ,telkomnika.ee.uad.ac.id
239 Abstract In this paper, a solar energy powered bicycle by a wireless sensor
network (WSN) far-end network monitoring solar energy to transfer the electrical energy
storage and the effectiveness analysis is proposed. In order to achieve this goal, an
LOCAL WIND LOADS ON ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
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CPW Geurts ,alexandria.tue.nl
240 The debate on climate change and its impact on the consequences on our
living circumstances highlight the need for measures to mitigate the causes and to adapt to
possible changes in climate. The production of renewable energy is undoubtedly one of
Environmental values measuring cell for assessment of wind and solar energy resources
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D IGREC, A CHOWDHURY, M HADŽISELIMOVIC
240 Abstract. A precise understanding of the area’s wind resource is the
cornerstone of any wind project. Professional wind measurement and its accuracy and
reliability are thus very important in predicting economic viability before starting a wind
Photochemical Interaction of Rose Bengal with Reductant for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage
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M Chandra ,EDITORIAL NOTE, 2011 ,ijeect.org
242 Abstract-Photo galvanic effect was studied in photogalvanic cells containing
Rose Bengal dye as photo sensitizer and Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Glycerol as
reductants. The photo potentials and photocurrent garneted, conversion efficiency, Power
Phase-Change; or, the Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Solar Energy, 1946-
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DA Barber ,masshist.org
243 Many advocates of solar energy have argued that technologies of that variety
are more compatible with a democratic, egalitarian system than energy systems based on
coal, oil, or nuclear power Their case is, briefly, that solar energy is decentralizing in
Experimental validation of an heuristic strategy to optimize on-board energy management of a hybrid solar vehicle
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G Coraggio, C Pisanti, G Rizzo ,2011 ,rs-rheve.com
244 Renewable Energy (RE). 7 Page 8. Solar energy • A pictorial view of the potentialities
of photovoltaic: the areas Nuclear fusion into the sun produces an enormous amount of energy,
irradiated into the space. Solar energy is a renawable, free and largely diffused source
Geographical interdependence, international trade and economic dynamics: the Chinese and German solar energy industries
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M Dunford¹, KH Lee, L Weidong
244 Oil price increases, European gas supply interruptions and the global climate
impacts of greenhouse gas emissions are making renewable sources of energy of
increasing importance. Photovoltaic (PV) technologies have emerged as a central plank in
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF WHITE SOLAR-REFLECTIVE PAINTS FOR COOL ROOFS AND THE INFLUENCE ON THE THERMAL COMFORT AND
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KA Dornelles, M Roriz, VF Roriz ,arquitetura.eesc.usp.br
245 On account of the fact that urban areas around the world are experiencing rapid
population growth and urban sprawl with consequent increase in the impermeable urban surfaces,
the more intense solar energy absorption by concrete and paved surfaces causes the
Draft. Only for academic purposes. Submitted to Energy Policy. Global solar electric power potential: technical and ecological limits
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C de Castro, M Mediavilla, LJ Miguel ,eis.uva.es
246 other assessments. Key words: Renewable energy potential; solar energy;
global energy assessment; 1. Introduction Given this power. By comparison, solar energy
power density has an average of 168 W/m 2 (Hermann, 2006
HARNESSING SOLAR ENERGY FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT: A GREEN APPROACH TO DRYING
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PE Michael Hill ,info.ncsafewater.org
250 ABSTRACT The high, and ever-rising costs associated with disposal of
sewage sludge containing high moisture content have prompted waste water treatment
plants to search for technologies capable of consistently drying sludge to 75% dry solids
Energy and exergy audit of a solar grain dryer
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COC Oko ,International Journal of Renewable Energy , 2012 ,Inderscience
250 The atmospheric air at the initial temperature, relative humidity and specific humidity
(T0, f0, ?0) flows into the inlet of FSC through point (0), and gets heated by solar energy absorbed
in the FSC from conditions (T0, f0, ?0) to (T1, f1, ?1) at the collector outlet (point
Solar energy based thermal energy storage system using phase change materials
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RM Reddy, N Nallusamy, T Hariprasad ,International Journal of , 2012 ,Inderscience
250 Nowadays for solar heating applications, usage of phase change materials
(PCM) to store the heat in the form of latent heat is increased, because large quantity of
thermal energy is stored in small volume. The present experimental investigation on the
Microfabricated Silicon Carbide Thermionic Energy Converters for Solar Energy Generation
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Abstract: Microfabricated thermionic energy converters (TECs) could be a
crucial candidate for concentrated solar thermal power plants. TECs convert heat directly to
electricity. They can therefore be thought of as heat engines in which the working fluid is
Enabling Greater Penetration of Solar Power via the Use of CSP with Thermal Energy Storage
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P Denholm ,Contract, 2011 ,nrel.gov
Energy storage provides an option to increase grid flexibility and there are many
storage options available or under development.1 Both PV and CSP use solar energy to
generate electricity, although through different conversion processes.
ON-OFF BOILER, THERMAL STORAGE AND SOLAR COLLECTOR: ENERGY BALANCE BASED MODEL AND ITS OPTIMIZATION
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M Grahovac, P Liedl, J Frisch ,bounceinteractive.com
252 presented in this paper. The model performance and control strategy is
explained and illustrated. The system is sized with regard to total costs and/or utilisation
of solar energy, the so-called solar ratio. Optimization is performed using
Evaluation of Energy Consumption in Solar Powered Wireless Mesh Networks
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RELATED WORK Several projects have used solar energy to power IEEE 802.11
relays into otherwise inaccessible areas [3]. In [4], network lifetime was improved by extracting
environmental energy in another case where energy supplies are not homogeneous.
THE RESEARCH OF ENERGY CONVERSION AND HEAT TRANSFER IN THE CERAMIC FOAMS OF SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTER
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D Yangbo, S Fengmin ,2011 ,202.38.89.18
257 ABSTRACT The solar energy converter in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
system, applies the solid frame structure of the ceramic foams to receive the concentrated
solar radiation, convert it into thermal energy, and heat the air flow through the ceramic
ENHANCED SOLAR ENERGY HARVEST FOR POWER GENERATION FROM BRAYTON CYCLE
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ABSTRACT A scalable and modular solar thermal dish-Brayton system is
proposed in response to growing demand for renewable energy and distributed power
generation. Existing dish systems require large areas to achieve sufficient conversion
HYBRID SOLAR-GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION TO INCREASE THE ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM A BINARY GEOTHERMAL PLANT
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G Manente, R Field, R DiPippo, JW Tester, M Paci ,SIMULATION ,202.38.89.18
257 HYBRID GEO-SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION The study carried out assuming
a limited geothermal resource available in terms of flow (71% of the design) and temperature
(7°C lower than the design value) showed that at the design ambient temperature of 12.1°C
DETAILED ENERGY AND EXERGY ANALYSIS FOR A SOLAR LITHIUM BROMIDE ABSORPTION CHILLER AND A CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC CHILLER (
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Y Hu, LA Schaefer ,202.38.89.18
257 The traditional purpose for solar thermal collector optimization is to maximize the
collector efficiency, defined in Duffle and Beckman [5] as the ratio of the useful energy gain to
the incident solar energy during the same time period. Solar Energy, 2004. 76: p. 175-180
FABRICATION OF A MEMS-BASED SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR FOR ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
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E Ogbonnaya, A Gunasekaran ,202.38.89.18
257 INTRODUCTION Solar energy is a clean and sustainable energy source that has
a promising potential for present and future world energy needs. Indirectly, solar energy is the
driving force behind wind, wave, biomass, and other energy sources.
DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE CONCRETE FOR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE FOR SOLAR POWER
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REFERENCES [1] Laing, D., Steinmann, W., Tamme, R., Richter, C., 2006.
Solid Media Thermal Storage for Parabolic Trough Power Plants. Solar Energy 80,
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