Indoor simulation and testing of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air collectors
Solanki, S. C., Dubey, S. and Tiwari, A.
2009
Applied Energy, 86(11): 2421-2428
Hybrid PV/T system; Solar air heater; Thermal efficiency; Electrical efficiency
Solanki, S. C., Dubey, S. and Tiwari, A., (2009), "Indoor simulation and testing of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air collectors", Applied Energy, 86(11): 2421-2428.
| Abstract: |
| An indoor standard test procedure has been developed for thermal and electrical testing of PV/T collectors connected in series. For this, a PV/T solar air heater has been designed, fabricated and its performance over different operating parameters were studied. Based on the energy balance equations, in a steady state condition, a thermal model has been developed. Comparison between experimental and theoretical results were also been carried out. The thermal and electrical efficiency of the solar heater is 42% and 8.4%, respectively. This test procedure can be used by manufacturers for testing of different types of PV modules in order to optimize its products. |
|
|
This publication in whole or part may be found online at:  here. |
|