Particle Transport-Driven Flow Dynamics and Heat Transfer Modulation in Solar Photovoltaic Modules: Implications on Soiling
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This work has been supported by a LabEx Tec21 grant (Investissements d’Avenir - Grant Agreement ANR-11-LABX-0030), and is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Agreement Number DE-EE0008168.
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Solar Energy
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
11-15-2023
Abstract
Highlights Wind tunnel experiments on debris-laden flow and thermal effects are studied on a model solar PV array. Particle presence and increased concentration diminishes relative heat transfer for downstream PV modules. Turbulent flow dynamics within the wake of an upstream PV module are dampened when debris is present in the flow.
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DOI
10.1016/j.solener.2023.112084
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/41516
Citation Details
Smith, S. E., Djeridi, H., Calaf, M., Cal, R. B., & Obligado, M. (2023). Particle transport-driven flow dynamics and heat transfer modulation in solar photovoltaic modules: Implications on soiling. Solar Energy, 265, 112084.