We analyse the performance of a flat-plate collector with a constant rate of evaporation of flowing water between a glass cover and an absorbing plate. The effects of fluid-flow velocity, depth of fluid and length of the absorbing surface are discussed. We have allowed for periodic variation of...

Some of the issues relating to renewable energy education are highlighted. Outlines of proposed course curricula for certificate and Diploma level courses are briefly presented and discussed.

Some of the issues relating to renewable energy education are highlighted. Outlines of proposed course curricula for certificate and Diploma level courses are briefly presented and discussed.

The performance parameters of a hybrid air-to-water solar heater has been presented in this paper for a cold climatic region in India. A conventional solar air heater in conjunction with an air-to-water heat exchanger of finned-shell-and-tube type in which hot air from the collector transfers...

The present investigation deals with a transient parametric analysis of a solar residential heating system which comprises a corrugated absorber water heater and a water-to-air heat exchanger-cum-heat storage unit integrated to a residential building to be heated. The heat exchanger-cum-heat...

The optimum flow channel depth and mass flow rate in 10 different designs of solar air heaters have been obtained. The design variations considered are flat absorber type with and without cover glazings; single, double and triple pass etc. It is found that there exists an optimum mass flow rate...

The calculation of solar radiation received at a particular place and at a particular time, involves many factors like rotation and revolution of the earth, atmospheric attenuations, atmospheric conditions, time of day and year, geographic location of place, and site location of collector, tilt...

Development and dissemination of efficient and economic techniques of harnessing new and renewable sources of energy to bridge the ever increasing gap between the energy demand and supply in developing countries is a formidable challenge for their governments. Availability of educated and...