Thermal Efficiency & Exergetic Efficiency Analysis of Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) Using Various Mono and Hybrid Nanofluids

  • Raunak Kumar

Abstract

Solar energy is amongst the most effective solutions to tackle global challenges including climate change, increasing emissions of carbon dioxide, depletion of natural resources, and rising energy use as a consequence of changing trends. The parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) is among the most well-known and widely used sun-based systems, and it can be used in a broad range of energy uses. The application of nanofluids is among the most suitable techniques for enhancing the capacity of PTC. The goal of this research is to study potential thermal as well as energy efficiency optimizations of parabolic through collectors using several mono as well as hybrid Nanofluids. The purpose of this research was to develop the LS-2 PTC structure as well as investigate the impact of mono & hybrid nanofluids on its performance. The transfer of heat research technique is used to create a software for numerical modelling of the PTC with the Engineering Equation Solver (EES) throughout this paper. The suggested model major variables are solar irradiation, inlet fluid temperature, as well as volumetric flow rate of heat transfer fluids, whereas the primary objective is exergetic as well as thermal effectiveness. The final outcome and conclusions actually illustrate the exergetic study of a PTC under various operating conditions.  

Published
2021-11-23
How to Cite
Raunak Kumar. (2021). Thermal Efficiency & Exergetic Efficiency Analysis of Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) Using Various Mono and Hybrid Nanofluids. Design Engineering, 15613-15628. Retrieved from http://thedesignengineering.com/index.php/DE/article/view/6696
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