Computational study of improving the efficiency of photovoltaic panels in the UAE

HUGHES, Ben Richard, SZE, Cherisa Ng Ping and BEG, Osman (2011). Computational study of improving the efficiency of photovoltaic panels in the UAE. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 73.

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Abstract

Various solar energy technologies exist and they have different application techniques in the generation of electrical power. The widespread use of photovoltaic (PV) modules in such technologies has been limited by relatively high costs and low efficiencies. The efficiency of PV panels decreases as the operating temperatures increase. This is due to the affect of solar intensity and ambient temperature. In this work, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to model the heat transfer from a standard PV panel and thus determine the rate of dissipation of heat. To accurately model the specific climatic conditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a case study of a new build green building in Dubai was used. A finned heat pipe arrangement is proposed and analyzed to determine the improved heat dissipation and thus improved performance efficiency of the PV panel. A prototype of the arrangement is built for experimental testing to validate the CFD modeling and proof of concept.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	ICFDT 2011-International Conference on Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics", Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 25-27, (2011).
Research Institute, Centre or Group:	Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Polymers Nanocomposites and Modelling Research Centre > Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling Group
Depositing User:	Helen Garner
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2011 16:18
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2011 16:18
URI:	http://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/3910

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