Transient analysis of a liquid solar collector

An unsteady state analysis of a liquid solar collector is presented. The physical parameters, which govern the system, are identified. The governing equations have been solved using the fourth order Runge-Kutta method for various values of the parameters. The analysis is carried out for both stagnan...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2005-10, Vol.30 (13), p.2045-2056
Main Authors: Gyanaprakash, T., Varadharaju, R., Kian, Yap Chee, Zainal, Z.A., Quadir, G.A., Khan, Zahid Akhtar, Aswathanarayana, P.A., Seetharamu, K.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Flowing water
Liquid solar collector
Natural energy
Non-dimensional parameter
Q1
Renewable energy
Solar collectors
Solar energy
Solar thermal conversion
Stagnant water
Transient analysis
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Summary:An unsteady state analysis of a liquid solar collector is presented. The physical parameters, which govern the system, are identified. The governing equations have been solved using the fourth order Runge-Kutta method for various values of the parameters. The analysis is carried out for both stagnant water and flowing water in the collector. The theoretical predictions compare well with available experimental data.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2005.01.010