Realistic weather-based enhancement of PV cells using nanoparticle-enhanced paraffin, metal foam, and sinusoidal fins
M. Sheikholeslami, Q.M.A. Mustafa
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceThermalPhotovoltaic systemWork (physics)Passive coolingWater coolingRadiationBoundary value problemSolar simulatorPassive solar building designSine wavePeriodic boundary conditionsHybrid systemPorosityThermal efficiencyNuclear engineeringElectrical efficiencyComputer simulationEnvironmental scienceMechanical engineeringPhase-change materialThermal energy storageMetal foamHeat transferMechanicsComposite materialRadiative coolingPorous mediumThermal conductionCooling capacitySolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsPhase Change Materials ResearchHeat Transfer Mechanisms