Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112083
K. Sakthi Dhasan , Ravishankar Sathyamurthy , K. Mohanasundaram , Pitchaiah Sudalaimuthu
{"title":"Performance analysis on single slope solar still with absorber coated using iron oxide nanoparticles at different water thickness","authors":"K. Sakthi Dhasan , Ravishankar Sathyamurthy , K. Mohanasundaram , Pitchaiah Sudalaimuthu","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112083","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The quantity of drinkable water that is easily accessible is dwindling at an extremely quick pace. An extra degree of complication has been added to the problem as a consequence of the depletion of freshwater resources brought on by human activities. The primary objective of the present study is to enhance the rate of fresh water generation through the low-cost solar desalination unit using iron oxide as coating material using different thickness of water placed in the absorber plate. The experimental results revealed that the influence of metal oxide nanoparticle as absorber coating material improved the rate of fresh water generation by 36.08 % than the conventional solar still at a minimum thickness of water as 1 cm in the absorber. The palatable fresh water generated from the SS without any absorber coating for the thickness of water as 10, 20 and 30 mm is found to be 3.85, 3.09 and 2.90 kg/m<sup>2</sup> respectively. However, with effective coating of the absorber plate using Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticle, the cumulative daily palatable water generated from the solar still for different thickness of water as 10, 20 and 30 mm is enhanced to about 6.03, 5.36 and 4.72 kg/m<sup>2</sup> respectively. There is a significant enhancement of about 38.47 to 60.15 % and 1.96 to 4.53 % in the daily energy, and exergy efficiencies of the solar still using coated absorber plate in the SS respectively while compared to the SS using uncoated absorber at the lowest thickness of water in the absorber of basin. Similarly, the CPL of fresh water produced from the SS using coated absorber is lowered by 29.96 % than the SS using uncoated absorber.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112083"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92041949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112041
Basar Caglar , Emin Açıkkalp , Onder Altuntas , Ana I. Palmero-Marrero , Rustem Zairov , David Borge-Diez
{"title":"Exergetic assessment of an solar powered stand-alone system using liquid organic hydrogen carrier for energy storage","authors":"Basar Caglar , Emin Açıkkalp , Onder Altuntas , Ana I. Palmero-Marrero , Rustem Zairov , David Borge-Diez","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The integration of energy storage technologies into renewable energy systems has gained increasing attention for continuous supply of the renewable-based enegy. Among different storage alternatives, the use of a Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) has a significant potential as a reversible energy carrier for short and long-term energy storage. In this study, the technical and economic performance of an stand-alone renewable energy systems using a LOHC for energy storage have been evaluated by exergy-based methods in addition to simple energy and economic analysis. The analysis of the LOHC-free system was also included to determine the effect of LOHC on the system performance. The system containing phovoltaic (PV) panels, an electrolyzer, a micro gas turbine and hydrogenation/dehydrogenation LOHC units was designed to meet the power, heating and cooling requirement of a residential building. The system modelling and performance evaluation were made by using TRNSYS and EES softwares. Results show that the LOHC-containing system has higher energy and exergy efficiencies and exergoeconomic performance than the LOHC-free system while the latter is economically more feasible than the former due to its low capital investment cost.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112041"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92042193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112042
Ze-Cong Zhao , Kai Wang , Ling Chang , Rui-Qiang Yan , Jian Zhang , Min Zhang , Lu Wang , Wei Chen , Guo-Bo Huang
{"title":"Construction of S-scheme MIL-101(Fe)/Bi2MoO6 heterostructures for enhanced catalytic activities towards tetracycline hydrochloride photodegradation and nitrogen photofixation","authors":"Ze-Cong Zhao , Kai Wang , Ling Chang , Rui-Qiang Yan , Jian Zhang , Min Zhang , Lu Wang , Wei Chen , Guo-Bo Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study reported the construction and photocatalytic applications of S-scheme MIL-101(Fe)/Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> heterostructures via a solvothermal reaction. The morphologies and microstructures of these heterostructures were comprehensively studied. The heterostructures exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activities towards tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) photodegradation and nitrogen photofixation compared with the corresponding single components. Approximately 96.2% of TCH can be removed using the MIL-101(Fe)/Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub>(2:1) heterostructure at the optimized component ratio. Moreover, the resultant MIL-101(Fe)/Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub>(2:1) heterostructure demonstrated considerably enhanced photocatalytic activity towards nitrogen photofixation, and the produced NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> concentration reached up to (0.836 ± 0.057) mg·L<sup>−1</sup> without the addition of any sacrificial agents. The improved photocatalytic activities of MIL-101(Fe)/Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> heterostructures can be attributed to the enhanced surface areas, effective charge separation and the development of S-scheme heterostructures between Bi<sub>2</sub>MoO<sub>6</sub> and MIL-101(Fe). This research thus offers helpful insight into the fabrication of S-scheme systems for photocatalytic applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112042"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92098839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.111980
Juhi Singh, Mohan Aditya Sabbineni, Ravi P. Jaiswal
{"title":"Internal active cooling of a crystalline silicon photovoltaic module: Development of a modeling framework","authors":"Juhi Singh, Mohan Aditya Sabbineni, Ravi P. Jaiswal","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.111980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.111980","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Renewable energy sources are experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to growing environmental concerns. Solar technologies are the best renewable energy alternatives for meeting ever-increasing energy demand. The photovoltaic (PV) modules installed in a solar power plant get heated up quickly, resulting in significant reduction in their operating efficiency. This paper presents a mathematical model and its validation for a novel 'internal' active cooling mechanism, proposed elsewhere, for lowering the temperature of a crystalline silicon PV module. Specifically, a 3D mathematical model using COMSOL Multiphysics® software was developed to predict a silicon solar cell's temperature for conventional external and proposed internal cooling methods. The developed model was validated with the experimental data borrowed from the patent application (no. 202211050095). When compared to external air convection at a flow rate of 2 m/s, the proposed internal cooling method reduced the temperature of a Si solar cell by at least 5 °C. Finally, an economic analysis revealed that internal cooling could result in a 9.6 % net gain in the output of a solar power plant, compared to the 4.6 % net gain offered by external air cooling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 111980"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91957487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112079
Huda A. Alburaih , N.A. Noor , A. Laref , M. Musa Saad H.-E.
{"title":"Investigation of mechanical, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric properties of double perovksites Li2CuBiZ6 (Z = Cl, Br, I) for solar cell applications","authors":"Huda A. Alburaih , N.A. Noor , A. Laref , M. Musa Saad H.-E.","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Due to their potential applications for optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices, Li-based double perovskites (DPs) have been widely investigated. In current article, we theoretically examined the mechanical, optoelectronic and thermoelectric features of DPs Li<sub>2</sub>CuBiZ<sub>6</sub> (Z = Cl, Br, I). We employ the generalized gradient approximation (PBEsol) for examining the structural and elastic characteristics of these compounds, while the modified Becke-Johnson (mBJ) functional is used for obtaining an improved accord of the thermoelectric and electronic characteristics with experimental observations. For the stability of all DPs, the Born Criteria and formation energy are investigated. The cubic symmetry's elastic constants are examined to determine the difference between ductile and brittle nature, anisotropy, and Debye temperatures. The bandgaps are 2.0 eV, 1.7 eV, and 1.3 eV, for Li<sub>2</sub>CuBiCl<sub>6</sub>, Li<sub>2</sub>CuBiBr<sub>6,</sub> and Li<sub>2</sub>CuBiI<sub>6</sub>, respectively, as determined by the mBJ potential. All DPs were also examined regarding optical absorption, refractive index, and dielectric constants for the energy range 0–10 eV, ensuring the absorption among visible regions. Furthermore, all DPs are appropriate candidates for thermoelectric applications due to the lower lattice thermal, higher Seebeck coefficient, thermal conductivity, and Figure of merit (ZT), which are all elucidated by Boltzmann classical theory.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112079"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91957505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.111993
Walter H. Gerstle , Nathaniel R. Schroeder , Luke P. McLaughlin , Clifford K. Ho , Hendrik F. Laubscher , Steven Kao
{"title":"Experimental testing and computational modeling of a radial packed bed for thermal energy storage","authors":"Walter H. Gerstle , Nathaniel R. Schroeder , Luke P. McLaughlin , Clifford K. Ho , Hendrik F. Laubscher , Steven Kao","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.111993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.111993","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To de-risk commercial applications, this paper describes the experimental testing and computational simulation of a 100 kWh<sub>th</sub> radial packed bed for thermal energy storage (TES). Air is utilized as the heat transfer fluid and the thermal storage medium is pea gravel. Air flows radially from and to the injection well through the gravel for charging and discharging. The packed bed Reynolds number varies from approximately 25 at the inner radius to 10 at the outer radius, implying laminar flow throughout the packed bed. A special-purpose one-dimensional radial MATLAB model is employed for simulating the behavior of the packed bed storage system.</p><p>The experimental results and the computational results are compared. It is determined that a modified version of the 1929 Schuman model reasonably captures the physics of the radial packed bed, despite the fact that the heat transfer fluid is a gas with thermally-varying density and viscosity, rather than a constant-density liquid as assumed by Schumann. To accurately simulate long-duration storage, in addition to volumetric convective heat transport, it is also essential to include models representing thermal diffusion within the packed bed, as well as models for heat loss to the surrounding environment.</p><p>The main purpose of this paper is to gain sufficient technical understanding of air/gravel radial packed beds to design and de-risk larger TES systems for commercial purposes.</p><p>The first key outcome is that the exergetic round-trip efficiency of the repository for two diurnal heat storage use cases is defined, demonstrated, and simulated. A second outcome is that the exergetic efficiency of a much larger TES system is predicted. A scaled-up 100 MWh<sub>th</sub> TES repository is simulated over a 16-day period of long duration energy storage (LDES) thermal cycling. The predicted exergetic efficiency of the larger facility is found to be much higher than that of the small-scale 100 kWh<sub>th</sub> experiment.</p><p>Another key outcome of this work is that a high-temperature radial air/gravel TES system is shown to be an efficacious way to store thermal energy, and this paper increases confidence in the prospects of developing larger facilities with round-trip exergetic efficiencies around 90%, suitable for LDES for power generation and process heat applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 111993"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92018415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112000
Wenjie Li , Shitang Ke , Zebin Cai , Chunming Ji , Wenqing Wang , Lishan Wang , Hehe Ren
{"title":"Instability mechanism and failure criteria of large-span flexible PV support arrays under severe wind","authors":"Wenjie Li , Shitang Ke , Zebin Cai , Chunming Ji , Wenqing Wang , Lishan Wang , Hehe Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112000","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Compared with independent flexible PV support, the entire structure force performance and transfer mechanism of inter-row cables and inter-span rods of flexible PV support arrays are more complex, it is easy to have large vibration or even instability failure under strong wind. In this study, the three-span and five-row flexible PV support array of a 66 MW <em>Fishery-PV Complementary</em> demonstration site in the eastern coastal region of China is used as the research object. The rigid body pressure measurement wind tunnel test was designed and carried out, and the wind pressure distribution characteristics of the PV panels surface were analyzed. A three-dimensional explicit dynamics model of the flexible PV support array considering inter-row cables and inter-span rods is established, and the wind-induced dynamic response characteristics and instability processes of the large-span flexible PV support array are effectively simulated. Finally, the instability mechanism of the large-span flexible PV support array is revealed, and the dual failure criteria based on structural deformation and energy increment are proposed. Results demonstrated that the maximum values of displacement and von Mises stress of the large-span flexible PV support array are concentrated in the 1st row of the span in the windward side. The array under 0° and 180° wind direction angles induces local instability and failure at wind speeds of 51 m/s and 46 m/s due to the failure of the 1st row of triangular rods and crossed diagonal rods on the windward side, respectively, and the rods instability mechanisms are Eulerian buckling mechanism and Limit point buckling mechanism, respectively. When the axial compression ratio [<em>Δ</em>] > 0.1 or the strain energy increment [Δ<em>U</em>] > 1.0 × 10<sup>5</sup>J of the instability rod, the structure will be locally destabilized. This paper presents a systematic work around the wind-induced response and instability characteristics of the large-span flexible PV support array, the results are of significance for the engineering application of solar energy generation structures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112000"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92041833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-objective evolutionary optimization of photovoltaic glass for thermal, daylight, and energy consideration","authors":"Aybüke Taşer , Tuğçe Kazanasmaz , Başak Kundakcı Koyunbaba , Zeynep Durmuş Arsan","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112070","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The potential of fenestration systems is increased by incorporating photovoltaic technology into windows. This recently developed technology enhances the ability to generate energy from the building façade, improve the thermal and daylight performance of buildings, and visual comfort of occupants. Integrating an evolutionary optimization algorithm into this technology is one of the possible sustainable solutions to enhance building performance and minimize environmental impact. This paper uses a genetic evolutionary optimization algorithm to explore the optimum performance of photovoltaic glass in an architecture studio regarding annual energy consumption, energy generation, and daylight performance. Design variables include a window-to-wall ratio (i.e., window size and location) and amorphous-silicon thin-film solar cell transparency to generate optimum Pareto-front solutions for the case building. Optimization objectives are minimizing annual thermal (i.e., heating and cooling) loads and maximizing Spatial Daylight Autonomy. Optimized results of low-E semi-transparent amorphous-silicon photovoltaic glass applied on the façade show that the spatial daylight autonomy is increased to 82% with reduced glare risk and higher visual comfort for the occupants. Photovoltaic glass helped reduce the selected room's seasonal and annual lighting loads by up to 26.7%. Lastly, compared to non-optimized photovoltaic glass, they provide 23.2% more annual electrical energy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112070"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92041887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.112068
Berta Garcia-Fernandez , Osama Omar
{"title":"Sustainable performance in public buildings supported by daylighting technology","authors":"Berta Garcia-Fernandez , Osama Omar","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.112068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112068","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Many towns and villages around the world have implemented new technologies within lighting recently because there is an urgent need to save electricity, operational and maintenance costs. Taking into account recent global issues such as global warming, climate change, COVID-19 and increasing electricity bills, many countries have changed their plans for saving electricity by implementing more efficient, sustainable strategies. A global perspective and classification of the main lighting aspects necessary to implement sustainable daylight performance in public buildings is presented here. Qualitative research methodology is utilized in this article in order to clarify how daylighting strategies in public buildings contribute to the achievement of sustainable daylight performance. Objectives for achieving integrated pathways for sustainable development are detailed, related to natural lighting environment improvement, architecture, style and human health, and supported by a balanced organizational structure in order to achieve zero-energy buildings. The article also emphasizes the significance for the future of ensuring acceptable lighting through best lighting practices, providing advice through optimal lighting strategies in an efficient, realistic and responsible way. This lighting approach will serve to help in achieving nearly zero-energy buildings as a form of sustainably designed buildings. Finally, the article summarizes the most appropriate techniques for improving the daylight performance in public buildings, and an optimized human eyesight system is presented, based on the visual economy as a model of sustainability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 112068"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X23007028/pdfft?md5=c4f3249bf46d5bead6a2a2f3531a44dd&pid=1-s2.0-S0038092X23007028-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92041889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Solar EnergyPub Date : 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2023.111998
Md. Rashid Al-Mamun , Hridoy Roy , Md. Shahinoor Islam , Md. Romzan Ali , Md. Ikram Hossain , Mohamed Aly Saad Aly , Md. Zaved Hossain Khan , Hadi M. Marwani , Aminul Islam , Enamul Haque , Mohammed M. Rahman , Md. Rabiul Awual
{"title":"State-of-the-art in solar water heating (SWH) systems for sustainable solar energy utilization: A comprehensive review","authors":"Md. Rashid Al-Mamun , Hridoy Roy , Md. Shahinoor Islam , Md. Romzan Ali , Md. Ikram Hossain , Mohamed Aly Saad Aly , Md. Zaved Hossain Khan , Hadi M. Marwani , Aminul Islam , Enamul Haque , Mohammed M. Rahman , Md. Rabiul Awual","doi":"10.1016/j.solener.2023.111998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.111998","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The solar water-heating (SWH) system is one of the most convenient applications of solar energy, which is considered an available, economical, and environmentally friendly energy source to fulfill the energy demands of the world. In this review, existing SWH systems and design aspects of major components e.g., solar thermal collector, storage tank, heat exchanger, heat transferring fluid, absorber plate, etc. were extensively studied. Recent research to further improve SWH systems and potential practical applications are critically reviewed. Moreover, a relatively new concept in SWH systems, which is using nanofluids in solar collectors as heat transfer fluid has been studied in terms of design criteria for the development of SWH systems. Stationary flat plate collector (FPC) and single-axis tracking compound parabolic collector (CPC) exhibit thermal efficiencies of 45–60 % (operating range: 25–100 °C) and 30–50 % (operating range: 60–300 °C), respectively. The use of thermal stratification structures e.g., diffusers, baffles, membranes, fabrics, etc. is an effective tool to reduce heat losses from the storage tank as well as to harvest the highest energy from the solar collector. Coating of nanomaterials e.g., nickel, copper, etc. was found to reduce the backside heat loss in SWJ systems which eventually increases the thermal performance of the system. Nanofluids consisting of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> increased the effectiveness of FPC by 28.3 and 35 %, respectively. Moreover, using CuO nanofluids, the collector efficiency of a typical evacuated tube collector (ETC) was increased by up to 12.4 %. Several potential future recommendations for improving the performance of the SWH system were stated.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":428,"journal":{"name":"Solar Energy","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 111998"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X23006321/pdfft?md5=07339fd38905f1e99490b33bd045fe4b&pid=1-s2.0-S0038092X23006321-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92041942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}