Heat Transfer Analysis of the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collectors with Elliptical and Circular Serpentine Tubes

Shirin Rostami and Ag Sufiyan Abd Hamid and Kamaruzzaman Sopian and Hasila Jarimi and Anwor Bassim and Adnan Ibrahim (2022) Heat Transfer Analysis of the Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collectors with Elliptical and Circular Serpentine Tubes. Applied Sciences, 12. pp. 1-16. ISSN 2076-3417

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Abstract

In this study, the heat transfer characteristics of the flat plate collectors with circular and elliptical serpentine tubes are theoretically analyzed and compared in terms of . m, Re, Nu, hf i, FR, Qu, and µTh under various water flow rates and the standard test conditions. The results reveal that the maximum µTh correspondence to the elliptical serpentine design with 56% under turbulent flow, and the minimum µTh of 47% for the circular cross-section under laminar flow. In addition, it was found that the highest useful energy gain per unit time (493.8 W) through the system is possible when FR, hf i, Nu, and . m are maximum and vice versa. It was concluded that, at the same area, the larger contact area in the elliptical cross-section compared to the circular would improve FR and Qu by an average of 2%. Overall, it is crucial to evaluate the thermal parameters of the thermal collector during the preliminary design stage to fabricate a highly efficient system and save time as well as initial cost.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Heat removal factor , Flat plate solar collector , Elliptical serpentine tube , Circular serpentine tube
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q1-390 Science (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ1-1570 Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ163.26-163.5 Energy conservation
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	16 Jul 2022 10:58
Last Modified:	16 Jul 2022 10:58
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33237

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