Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations
The main limitation of conventional photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors is the method of establishing heat transfer to extract trapped heat in the photovoltaic (PV) module. Therefore, this study improved the electrical efficiency of PV modules by introducing a novel twisted tube absorber-based PVT...
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| description | The main limitation of conventional photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors is the method of establishing heat transfer to extract trapped heat in the photovoltaic (PV) module. Therefore, this study improved the electrical efficiency of PV modules by introducing a novel twisted tube absorber-based PVT system in anticlockwise (PVT-CCW) and clockwise (PVT-CW) configurations. Numerous solar irradiance levels (200 W/m2, 400 W/m2, 600 W/m2, 800 W/m2, and 1000 W/m2) were examined using an indoor solar simulator, a nanofluid containing water and 0.5 vol% SiC, and mass flow rates from 0.005 kg/s to 0.04 kg/s. This analysis involved investigating various factors to demonstrate the improved performance of PVT-CCW configuration, including thermal and electrical efficiencies, temperature, and current-voltage (I-V) with PV properties. Exceptional peak thermal (82.36 %) and electrical efficiencies (10.5 %) indicated a significant 38 % improvement in electricity output than traditional PV systems. This study presents a novel (PVT) system that combines counterclockwise (CCW) twisted tape technology with SiC nanofluids. The use of SiC nanofluids enhances thermal conductivity and disrupts the thermal boundary layer, significantly improving heat transfer. These findings advance the understanding of PVT system performance and open new avenues for optimizing renewable energy technologies, making this research a valuable contribution to the field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cf9bf610f32c402d925ac28999d51c2d2025-02-02T05:27:16ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-02-0166105723Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurationsAbdalrahman M.O. Al-Karboly0Adnan Ibrahim1Anas Al-Tarabsheh2Anwer B. Al-Aasam3Ali H.A. Al-Waeli4Ahmad Fazlizan5Kamaruzzaman Sopian6Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaSolar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; Corresponding author.College of Engineering, Al Ain University, 112612, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, The Hashemite University, 330127, Zarqa, 13115, JordanSolar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaEngineering Department, American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Sulaimani, IraqSolar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, 32610, Perak, MalaysiaThe main limitation of conventional photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors is the method of establishing heat transfer to extract trapped heat in the photovoltaic (PV) module. Therefore, this study improved the electrical efficiency of PV modules by introducing a novel twisted tube absorber-based PVT system in anticlockwise (PVT-CCW) and clockwise (PVT-CW) configurations. Numerous solar irradiance levels (200 W/m2, 400 W/m2, 600 W/m2, 800 W/m2, and 1000 W/m2) were examined using an indoor solar simulator, a nanofluid containing water and 0.5 vol% SiC, and mass flow rates from 0.005 kg/s to 0.04 kg/s. This analysis involved investigating various factors to demonstrate the improved performance of PVT-CCW configuration, including thermal and electrical efficiencies, temperature, and current-voltage (I-V) with PV properties. Exceptional peak thermal (82.36 %) and electrical efficiencies (10.5 %) indicated a significant 38 % improvement in electricity output than traditional PV systems. This study presents a novel (PVT) system that combines counterclockwise (CCW) twisted tape technology with SiC nanofluids. The use of SiC nanofluids enhances thermal conductivity and disrupts the thermal boundary layer, significantly improving heat transfer. These findings advance the understanding of PVT system performance and open new avenues for optimizing renewable energy technologies, making this research a valuable contribution to the field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24017544PhotovoltaicTwisted tubeTwisted tapeNanofluidClockwise twisted tapeCounterclockwise twisted tape |
| spellingShingle | Abdalrahman M.O. Al-Karboly Adnan Ibrahim Anas Al-Tarabsheh Anwer B. Al-Aasam Ali H.A. Al-Waeli Ahmad Fazlizan Kamaruzzaman Sopian Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Photovoltaic Twisted tube Twisted tape Nanofluid Clockwise twisted tape Counterclockwise twisted tape |
| title | Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| title_full | Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| title_fullStr | Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| title_short | Performance of twisted tape absorber-based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| title_sort | performance of twisted tape absorber based photovoltaic thermal systems in clockwise and counterclockwise configurations |
| topic | Photovoltaic Twisted tube Twisted tape Nanofluid Clockwise twisted tape Counterclockwise twisted tape |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24017544 |
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