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Water/MWCNT nanofluid based cooling system of PVT: Experimental and numerical research

Authors

Rehena Nasrin, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, H. Fayaz, M. Hasanuzzaman

Author Affiliations

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, University of Malaya, King Abdulaziz University

Published InRenewable Energy

Year2018

Citations286

DOI10.1016/j.renene.2018.01.014

Abstract

In this research, an indoor experiment has been carried out of a PV module under controlled operating conditions and parameters. A novel design of thermal collector has been introduced, a complete PVT system assembled and water/MWCNT nanofluid used to enhance the thermal performance of PVT. An active cooling for PVT system has been maintained by using a centrifugal pump and a radiator have been used in the cycle to dissipate the heat of nanofluid in the environment to maintain proposed inlet temperature. 3D numerical simulation has been conducted with FEM based software COMSOL Multiphysics and validated by an indoor experimental research at different irradiation level from 200 to 1000 W/m2, weight fraction from 0 to 1% while keeping mass flow…

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Fields & Keywords

Physical Sciences Energy Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer Heat Transfer Mechanisms Nuclear engineering Mechanics Mechanical engineering Thermodynamics Composite material