Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal Collector. Performance Study

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• LIST OF TABLES
• LIST OF FIGURES
• NOMENCLATURE
• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Literature Survey
• 1.3 Scope and Objectives of the Present Work
• 1.4 Organization of the Thesis
• CHAPTER 2: PRINCIPLE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL SYSTEM
• 2.1 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology
• 2.2 Solar Thermal Technology
• 2.3 Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) System
• 2.4 Types of PV/T Systems
• 2.5 Applications of PV/T Systems
• 2.6 Advantages of PV/T Systems
• 2.7 Limitations of PV/T Systems
• CHAPTER 3: DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC (SGPV) MODULE
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Design of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) Module
• 3.3 Fabrication of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) Module
• CHAPTER 4: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC (SGPV) MODULE
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Experimental Setup
• 4.3 Experimental Procedure
• 4.4 Data Acquisition and Analysis
• 4.5 Performance Analysis of SGPV Module
• CHAPTER 5: NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC (SGPV) MODULE
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Modelling of SGPV Module
• 5.3 Numerical Simulation of SGPV Module
• 5.4 Results and Discussions
• CHAPTER 6: DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL (SGPV/T) SYSTEM
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Design of SGPV/T System
• 6.3 Fabrication of SGPV/T System
• CHAPTER 7: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL (SGPV/T) SYSTEM
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Experimental Setup
• 7.3 Experimental Procedure
• 7.4 Data Acquisition and Analysis
• 7.5 Performance Analysis of SGPV/T System
• CHAPTER 8: NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL (SGPV/T) SYSTEM
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Modelling of SGPV/T System
• 8.3 Numerical Simulation of SGPV/T System
• 8.4 Results and Discussions
• CHAPTER 9: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SANDWICH GLAZED PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL (SGPV/T) SYSTEM
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Cost Analysis of SGPV/T System
• 9.3 Payback Period Calculation
• 9.4 Sensitivity Analysis
• CHAPTER 10: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 10.1 Conclusions
• 10.2 Recommendations for Future Work

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis investigates the performance of a Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) system, a novel system that combines solar photovoltaic and thermal energy generation. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficiency and economic viability of the SGPV/T system compared to conventional solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules.

• Performance Analysis of SGPV and SGPV/T systems
• Comparison of SGPV/T system with conventional SPV modules
• Economic evaluation of SGPV/T system
• Thermal and electrical modeling of SGPV and SGPV/T systems
• Optimization of SGPV/T system design

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides an overview of solar energy technologies, specifically focusing on photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) systems. It outlines the objectives and scope of the research, highlighting the need for a more efficient and cost-effective PV/T system.
• Chapter 2: Principle of Solar Photovoltaic Thermal System This chapter delves into the theoretical principles behind solar photovoltaic (PV) and thermal technologies. It discusses the operation of PV/T systems, their different types, applications, advantages, and limitations.
• Chapter 3: Design and Fabrication of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) Module This chapter details the design and fabrication process of the novel Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) module, which is the core component of the proposed SGPV/T system. The design aims to improve thermal conductivity and reduce overheating compared to conventional SPV modules.
• Chapter 4: Experimental Investigation of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) Module This chapter outlines the experimental setup and procedure for evaluating the performance of the SGPV module. It includes data acquisition and analysis techniques and presents the results of the performance analysis.
• Chapter 5: Numerical Investigation of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic (SGPV) Module This chapter describes the numerical modeling and simulation of the SGPV module using ANSYS software. It investigates the temperature distribution and heat flow within the module and compares the simulation results with experimental findings.
• Chapter 6: Design and Fabrication of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) System This chapter details the design and fabrication of the complete SGPV/T system, integrating the SGPV module with a thermal collector to harvest both electrical and thermal energy.
• Chapter 7: Experimental Investigation of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) System This chapter outlines the experimental setup and procedure for evaluating the performance of the complete SGPV/T system. It presents the results of the performance analysis, including the photovoltaic, thermal, and overall efficiency of the system.
• Chapter 8: Numerical Investigation of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) System This chapter describes the numerical modeling and simulation of the SGPV/T system using MATLAB software. It investigates the performance of the system under different conditions and compares the simulation results with experimental findings.
• Chapter 9: Economic Analysis of Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) System This chapter conducts an economic analysis of the SGPV/T system, focusing on cost analysis, payback period calculation, and sensitivity analysis. The economic performance of the SGPV/T system is compared with conventional SPV modules.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Sandwich Glazed Photovoltaic Thermal (SGPV/T) system, solar energy, photovoltaic, thermal, efficiency, economic analysis, performance, modeling, simulation, design, fabrication, optimization, cost analysis, payback period, conventional SPV modules.