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Title: DESIGN ANALYSIS OF WATER-COOLED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
Authors: Abubakar, Jibril
Hassan, A. B.
Babawuya, Alkali
Muhammadu, M. M.
Aminu, O. I.
Keywords: PV Module
Pressurized Fluid
Flow rate
Heat exchanger
Cooling
Issue Date: Dec-2020
Publisher: Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers Minna,(NimechE-Minna)
Citation: Abubakar Jibril, A. B. Hassan , Alkali Babawuya , M. M. Muhammadu and Aminu O. I , Design Analysis Of Water-Cooled Solar Panel System, Proceedings of 5th Virtual Natioanl Conference, The Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Minna Chapter, Pp 100 -104. NimechE 2020
Series/Report no.: ;Nimeche 2020_07
Abstract: Photovoltaic cells otherwise known as solar panel, converts irradiance into electrical energy. During this process of conversion, the temperature of the PVC increased as it absorbs solar irradiance lead to a reduction in its output power. This problem affects the performance of the PVC especially in the hotter regions of the world. In this research, a water cooling system was designed to the PV panel in order to reduce its temperature. The objective of this research is to carryout design analysis of the system for possible fabrication and performance evaluation. The design analysis results shows an insulator thickness of 5.5 mm and a theoretical water temperature of 62.3oC was attained, which implies a 5.2oC reduction in PVC temperature
URI: http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/9896
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