... assumptions were imposed for the computational analysis: The flow is steady, three-dimensional, and incompressible for the operating range; The thermophysical properties of air are constant; Negligible radiation heat transfer and other losses; No-slip condition. Navier–Stokes equation...

... of ASME for publication in the J ournal of S olar E nergy E ngineering : I ncluding W ind E nergy and B uilding E nergy C onservation . 15 03 2023 26 04 2023 27 04 2023 19 05 2023 solar energy solar fuel MPC thermal storage heat transfer solar receiver...

... index. Concept of mass transfer : This evaluates effective moisture diffusivity, mass transfer, and activation energy. Banana slice drying experiments were carried out under three different modes of drying as follows: Experiment is carried out in HE-ETADS where heated water (heat transfer...

... 18 03 2023 20 04 2023 thermal energy storage advanced manufacturing phase-change material (PCM) shape stabilized thermal characterization mechanical testing solar thermal energy building heat transfer measurement thermal power Building Technologies Program 10.13039...

... and compared with experimental results. Three different ETSC configurations made of copper viz., Model 1 (M1) having one inlet and two outlets, Model 2 (M2) having one inlet and three outlets, and Model 3 (M3) having one inlet and four outlets are considered. An overall rise in temperature of heat transfer...

... and mass transfer of an SGSP [ 28 ]. double-diffusive convection fortran 95 numerical model salinity gradients solar ponds fluid flow heat transfer storage thermal power The continuous increase in energy demand and high levels of pollutants invite further research to find clean...

... transfer for (a) the charging and discharging process of thermal energy storage and (b) the two-stage heat treatment of metal with an in situ heat recovery process. The overall system efficiency, including heat recovery, heat storage, and heat transfer, is found to be 24%. Thus, the SCF system can serve...

... heat transfer solar receiver Solar Energy Technologies Program 10.13039/100006115 33869 Solid particle receivers for high-temperature concentrating solar power applications have attracted increasing interest over the past decade [ 1 , 2 ]. From numerical simulations [ 3...

... 2022 12 12 2022 25 12 2022 19 01 2023 volumetric receiver porous media coupled transient simulation heat transfer thermal radiation The rapid development of the global economy has increased energy demands remarkably. Efficiency improvements in energy production...

... closure. A detailed analysis of the Nusselt number, temperature distribution over the SAH, and friction factor across the SAH duct is done. Empirical correlations for the estimation of heat transfer and friction factor have been developed as functions of the base angle of the duct and Reynolds number...

... efficiency energy heat transfer solar receiver U.S. Department of Energy 10.13039/100000015 33869 The interest in solid particle receivers for concentrating solar power (CSP) applications has grown in recent years [ 1 – 9 ] as this technology enables the coupling of a solar thermal...

...Faisal Altwijri; S. A. Sherif; Ahmed M. Alshwairekh This paper reports on a parametric investigation of the thermal enhancement of a double-reflector parabolic trough collector when employing an in-line mixed V-shape (IMVS) ribbed absorber tube. Three heat transfer fluids (HTFs) are investigated...

... a secondary reflector (SR) on the temperature distribution around both a smooth and a ribbed parabolic trough receiver (PTR) tube is conducted. A computational fluid dynamics model is employed to study the heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics inside the tube. Results show that V-shaped ribs...

... change material heat transfer simulation storage Fresh water is one of the principal requirements for human health, prosperity, and security [ 1 ]. For those who work in a hot climate, up to 16 L of fresh water a day may be required [ 2 ]. A United Nations report indicates that water shortages...

...Harsh Katoch; Sushil Kumar Rathore; Chinmaya Mund Laminar sub-layer formation in a smooth solar air heater (SAH) is one of the reasons for the low heat transfer coefficient. One of the most effective ways to overcome the problem and improve the heat transfer rate inside the SAH is to use artificial...

.... References [1] Goswami , D. Y. , 2022 , Principles of Solar Engineering , CRC Press , Boca Raton, FL . [2] Prasad , B. N. , and Saini , J. S. , 1988 , “ Effect of Artificial Roughness on Heat Transfer and Friction Factor in a Solar Air Heater ,” Sol. Energy , 41 ( 6 ), pp. 555...

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...-temperature tubular solar reactor that is vertically oriented with an upward gas flow and downward particle flow. The reactor receives heat circumferentially through its wall over a finite segment of its length. Formulation of the heat transfer model is presented by applying the energy balance for the reactor...

... enhances both heat transfer rate and pumping power requirement, and hence, the overall performance of solar air heater increases. Thus, it is imperative to optimize the performance-defining criteria viz. Nusselt number enhancement ratio, friction factor enhancement ratio, and thermohydraulic performance...

... 06 08 2022 09 08 2022 26 09 2022 solar fuels heat recovery thermochemical cycle heat transfer solar solar reactor water splitting Solar fuels offer a promising route for deep-decarbonization of the energy sector. They can be used for long-distance transportation...