Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study
An outdoor experimental study investigated the cooling of photovoltaic (PV) panels using nano-fluids containing metallic (calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 ) and non-metallic (ferro-magnetite, Fe 3 O 4 ) particles. The study compared the solar power output and efficiency of PV panels cooled by various nano-...
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| description | An outdoor experimental study investigated the cooling of photovoltaic (PV) panels using nano-fluids containing metallic (calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 ) and non-metallic (ferro-magnetite, Fe 3 O 4 ) particles. The study compared the solar power output and efficiency of PV panels cooled by various nano-fluids, as well as uncooled and water-cooled systems, under laminar and turbulent flow conditions with flow rates ranging from 1000 to 7000 mL/min. Aluminum heat exchangers (460 mm in length, 10 mm in outer diameter, and 10 mm in thickness) were attached to the rear surface of each PV cell, enabling the analysis of cell temperature, thermal performance, and electrical performance. The use of CaCO 3 and Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluids notably reduced the average cell surface temperature compared to uncooled and water-cooled systems. Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluid, in particular, excelled due to its high thermal conductivity, which resulted in an improved heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number when compared to air and water cooling. The electrical performance, power output, and efficiency of the PV cells all improved when cooling systems were employed in contrast to the uncooled condition. Among the available cooling methods, Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluid stood out for its superior results, thanks to its exceptional thermal conductivity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd0b3750687946c990d0f86589cf83742024-01-31T07:03:54ZengSAGE PublishingAdvances in Mechanical Engineering1687-81402024-01-011610.1177/16878132231220354Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental studyMunzer SY Ebaid0Ayoup M Ghrair1Feras Batarseh2James Roscow3Christopher R Bowen4Department of Mechanical Engineering, Philadelphia University, Amman, JordanDepartment of Water Resources and Environmental Management, Al-Balqa Applied University, Amman, JordanWathba Investment Company, Amman, JordanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, UKDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, UKAn outdoor experimental study investigated the cooling of photovoltaic (PV) panels using nano-fluids containing metallic (calcium carbonate, CaCO 3 ) and non-metallic (ferro-magnetite, Fe 3 O 4 ) particles. The study compared the solar power output and efficiency of PV panels cooled by various nano-fluids, as well as uncooled and water-cooled systems, under laminar and turbulent flow conditions with flow rates ranging from 1000 to 7000 mL/min. Aluminum heat exchangers (460 mm in length, 10 mm in outer diameter, and 10 mm in thickness) were attached to the rear surface of each PV cell, enabling the analysis of cell temperature, thermal performance, and electrical performance. The use of CaCO 3 and Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluids notably reduced the average cell surface temperature compared to uncooled and water-cooled systems. Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluid, in particular, excelled due to its high thermal conductivity, which resulted in an improved heat transfer coefficient and Nusselt number when compared to air and water cooling. The electrical performance, power output, and efficiency of the PV cells all improved when cooling systems were employed in contrast to the uncooled condition. Among the available cooling methods, Fe 3 O 4 nano-fluid stood out for its superior results, thanks to its exceptional thermal conductivity.https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132231220354 |
| spellingShingle | Munzer SY Ebaid Ayoup M Ghrair Feras Batarseh James Roscow Christopher R Bowen Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study Advances in Mechanical Engineering |
| title | Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study |
| title_full | Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study |
| title_fullStr | Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study |
| title_short | Exploring cooling of PV panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids: An experimental study |
| title_sort | exploring cooling of pv panels based on metallic and nonmetallic nanofluids an experimental study |
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