A Review on Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors

Riffat, Saffa B.; Cuce, Erdem

doi:10.65582/set.2011.064

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Volume 10, 2011, Article 2011.064

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A Review on Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors

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¹Institute of Building Technology, School of the Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

²Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, 61080, Trabzon, Turkey

Published: 4 September 2011
Pages: 1-7
Received: 4 September 2011
DOI: 10.65582/set.2011.064
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Abstract

In this paper, a thorough review of the available literature on PV/T systems is presented. The review is performed in a thematic way in order to allow an easier comparison, discussion and evaluation of the findings obtained by researchers, especially on parameters affecting electrical and thermal performance of PV/T systems. The review covers a comprehensive historic overview of PV/T technology, detailed description of conventional flat-plate and concentrating PV/T systems, analysis of PV/T systems using water or air as working fluid, analytical and numerical models, simulation and experimental studies, thermodynamic assessment of PV and PV/T systems, qualitative evaluation of thermal and electrical output. Furthermore, parameters affecting the performance of PV/T systems such as glazed versus unglazed PV/T collectors, optimum mass flow rate, packing factor, configuration design types, absorber plate parameters including tube spacing, tube diameter, fin thickness are extensively analyzed. Based on the thorough review, it can be easily said that the PV/T systems are very promising devices and PV/T technology is expected to become strongly competitive with the conventional power generation in the near future.

Keywords. Photovoltaic; thermal; performance; efficiency

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A Review on Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors

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