Enhancement of Performance of Thermal Solar Collectors Using Nanofluids

摘要

A numerical mathematical model has been developed to predict the thermal behavior of thermal solar collectors using nanofluids. The model is based upon energy conservation equations for nanofluids flow and heat transfer using different nanofluids. The thermal behavior of the solar collectors during charging has been studied numerically, and analyzed using different nanofluid materials. Comparisons were made against literature data for validation purposes of the predictive model. The model fairly predicted nanofluid conditions and compared well with existing data on the subject.