Innovations in Solar Thermal Energy

Techniques to Enhance Photovoltaic-Thermal System Efficiency

Mohsen Sheikholeslami

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443336997
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy

Innovations in Solar Thermal Energy: Techniques to Enhance Photovoltaic-Thermal System Efficiency delves into the transformative potential of solar thermal energy as a pivotal solution to modern energy challenges. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of state-of-the-art advancements, strategies, and innovations in photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, with a focus on improving their efficiency and sustainability. From understanding the principles behind solar harnessing to addressing practical challenges in system integration, the text serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and energy enthusiasts aiming to revolutionize renewable energy technologies and contribute to a sustainable future through optimized solar solutions.Beyond its technical insights, the book also addresses broader applications, including innovative design techniques, economic implications, and emerging technologies in the field. With clear illustrations and case studies, it offers actionable knowledge for both academic and industrial professionals. - Synthesizes and analyzes the latest advances in nanofluid applications, cooling techniques, materials, design, and more - Provides practical coverage, with mathematical models, real-world applications, and environmental and economic analyses - Includes state-of-the-art technologies in hydrogen production, floating photovoltaics systems, and building applications

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• About the author
• About Kandelous
• Preface
• 1 Overview of photovoltaic cell technologies
• 2 Enhancing photovoltaic-thermal system performance through nanofluid cooling
• 3 Integrating photovoltaic-thermal systems with thermal energy storage using a paraffin layer
• 4 Enhancing temperature uniformity in photovoltaic systems through confined jet impingement cooling
• 5 Using photovoltaic systems with nanofluid spectral filters
• 6 Employing phase change material (PCM) spectral splitters to boost photovoltaic efficiency
• 7 Advanced cooling strategies for concentrated photovoltaic thermal systems
• 8 Integrating photovoltaic-thermal systems with heat pipes
• 9 Merging photovoltaic modules with thermoelectric technology
• 10 Integrating electrolyzer with photovoltaic systems for hydrogen production
• 11 Enhancing photovoltaic performance through hydrogel-mediated water vapor sorption–evaporation
• 12 Evaluating the influence of dust accumulation on photovoltaic performance and implementing self-cleaning strategies
• 13 Exploring the utilization of floating photovoltaic systems
• 14 Double-glazed photovoltaic for building applications
• Appendix A
• Appendix B. Flow and heat transfer within a 3D pipe
• Appendix C. Simulation of the elbow pipe
• Appendix D. Simulation of 2D cavity
• Appendix E. Simulation of fluid natural convection in lid-driven cavity
• Appendix F. Simulation of fluid natural convection in cavity with a wavy wall
• Appendix G. Natural convection within the annulus
• Appendix H. Melting within finned annulus
• Appendix I. Heat within the PCM zone
• Appendix J. CVFEM Code for 2D advection-diffusion
• Appendix K. FORTRAN Code for LBM (Lid driven cavity)
• Appendix L. FORTRAN Code for LBM (Natural convection in a cavity)
• Appendix M. FDM for conduction problem
• Appendix N. Maple Code for analyzing thermoelectric module
• Appendix O. Maple code for analyzing the photovoltaic module
• Appendix P. SAMPLE of code for phase change process (FELX PDE)
• Index