This paper proposes a novel latent heat storage which is applicable to solar space heating systems. The device is similar to an absorption refrigerator and stores liquid refrigerant which is subsequently evaporated to release the latent heat. It will recover the energy in a heat pump mode for...

This paper presents a simple mathematical model for solar space heating in a non-airconditioned building with movable insulation over the roof pond. The building room considered is of rectangular shape (6 m x 5 m x 4 m) based on the ground. The effects of heat conduction to the ground, heat...

The energy supply to demand narrowing down day by day around the world, the growing demand of power has made the power plants of scientific interest, but most of the power plants are designed by the energetic performance criteria based on first law of thermodynamics only. The real useful energy...

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems using phase change material (PCM) have been recognized as one of the most advanced energy technologies in enhancing the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Now the research is focus on suitable method to incorporate PCMs with building. There...

In this article, we use the concept of artificial neural network and goal oriented design to propose a computer design tool that can help the designer to evaluate any aspect of earth-to-air heat exchanger and behavior of the final configuration. The present study focuses mostly on those aspects...

This article deals with comparative energy and exergetic analysis for evaluation of natural gas fired combined cycle power plant and solar concentrator aided (feed water heating and low pressure steam generation options) natural gas fired combined cycle power plant. Heat Transfer analysis of...

This paper presents transient analysis of an evacuated tubular solar collector. Basic energy balance equations for the glass envelope, the absorber and the fluid are solved using the finite difference technique to predict the various component temperatures as a function of time. Four versions of...

A comparative study of various types of artificial roughness geometries in the absorber plate of solar air heater duct and their characteristics, investigated for the heat transfer and friction characteristics, has been presented. The performance evaluation in terms of ηI, ηef and ηII has...

The solar thermal power plant is one of the promising renewable energy options to substitute the increasing demand of conventional energy. The cost per kW of solar power is higher and the overall efficiency of the system is lower. In the present communication, a comprehensive literature review...

Energetic and exergetic analysis has been carried out for the components of the solar thermal power plant system (parabolic trough collector/receiver and Rankine heat engine). The energetic and exergetic losses as well as efficiencies for typical parabolic trough concentrating solar thermal...