Numerical Analysis of a New Corona Ionic Wind Blower Used for Solar Panel Cleaning

IF 4.2 2区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI:10.1109/TIA.2025.3531827

Khelifa Yanallah;Amine Chelih;Yassine Bellebna;Nezha Kadous;Zeid Bendaoudi;Ayyoub Zouaghi;Amar Tilmatine;Laurent Canale

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Abstract

The potential of solar energy as a sustainable power source remains hindered by various efficiency limitations. One of the major challenges is the accumulation of dust on photovoltaic (PV) panels, leading to the decrease of the efficiency and the need for regular cleaning. To address this issue, this work aims to explore the use of ionic wind, generated by corona discharge, as an innovative method for dust removal from PV panels. In line with this objective, this paper presents a numerical analysis of electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) air blowers with wire-to-rectangle configurations to harness the potential of ionic wind for cleaning PV panels. The study utilizes 2D models that have undergone experimental validation. The results highlight a parametric analysis, shedding light on how different geometrical parameters influence the performance of the ionic wind air blower and its energetic efficiency.

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用于太阳能电池板清洁的新型电晕离子鼓风机的数值分析

太阳能作为一种可持续能源的潜力仍然受到各种效率限制的阻碍。其中一个主要的挑战是光伏（PV）面板上的灰尘积累，导致效率下降，需要定期清洁。为了解决这一问题，本研究旨在探索利用电晕放电产生的离子风作为光伏板除尘的一种创新方法。为了实现这一目标，本文对电流体动力（EHD）鼓风机进行了数值分析，该鼓风机采用线状到矩形的配置，以利用离子风的潜力来清洁光伏电池板。该研究使用了经过实验验证的二维模型。结果强调了参数分析，揭示了不同几何参数对离子风鼓风机性能和能量效率的影响。

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来源期刊

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 工程技术-工程：电子与电气

CiteScore

9.90

自引率

9.10%

发文量

747

审稿时长

3.3 months

期刊介绍： The scope of the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications includes all scope items of the IEEE Industry Applications Society, that is, the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and electronic engineering in the development, design, manufacture, and application of electrical systems, apparatus, devices, and controls to the processes and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe, reliable, and economic installations; industry leadership in energy conservation and environmental, health, and safety issues; the creation of voluntary engineering standards and recommended practices; and the professional development of its membership.