Modelling and optimisation the efficiency of crystalline silicon PV/T solar panel
In this research, a modelling of photovoltaic/thermal panel is carried out by using COMSOL. Compared to the literature, an ANOVA analysis is developed to find significant factors and interactions on the temperature of cells, electrical and thermal efficiency. From ANOVA analysis, it is found that si...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Sustainable Energy |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2019.1584626 |
| Summary: | In this research, a modelling of photovoltaic/thermal panel is carried out by using COMSOL. Compared to the literature, an ANOVA analysis is developed to find significant factors and interactions on the temperature of cells, electrical and thermal efficiency. From ANOVA analysis, it is found that significant factors are: convective heat coefficient, water velocity and solar power. Their second and third order interactions are also significant. From the test of two levels, it is found that in order to have a better performance of the system, solar power and convective heat coefficient should be at lower level. Optimal operating conditions are found by response surface methodology: the thickness of cells, convective coefficient, fluid velocity and solar power should be, respectively, of 0.04 m, 6.5 W/m2K, 0.5 m/s and 150 W/m2. Thermal, electrical and overall efficiency are, respectively, of 69.54%, 12.54% and 82.08%. A mathematical model for the analysed responses is obtained. |
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| ISSN: | 1478-6451 1478-646X |