Analysing the Execution of a Building Unifying with Concentrating Photovoltaic System and Phase Change Materials

Nanthakumar, S (2024) Analysing the Execution of a Building Unifying with Concentrating Photovoltaic System and Phase Change Materials. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2925 (1): 012006. ISSN 1742-6588

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Abstract

Building Unifying with Concentrating Photovoltaic (BUC-PV) systems are seamlessly incorporated into building envelopes, replacing traditional construction materials while offering benefits such as on-site electricity generation, enhanced radiant efficiency, and improved thermal management. This research introduces an innovative empirical assessment of Phase Change Materials (PCM) to enhance the efficiency of less-concentrated BUC-PV systems through heat transfer mechanisms. Unlike previous studies, which focused primarily on transient and spatial temperature analyses of PCM within constructed systems, this experiment examines the impact of paraffin-based PCM on the electrical energy output of the current setup. Addressing the limitations of the initial system, an advanced evaluation model is proposed and validated through controlled indoor experiments. Wax-based RT42 (paraffin) was used in a custom PCM enclosure. An indoor test was conducted using a steady irradiance of 950 W/m². Results demonstrated a 7.57% increase in electrical energy efficiency with the integration of PCM. Additionally, the BUC-PV-PCM system exhibited a mean module temperature reduction of 4°C compared to a PCM-less outdoor system. The experiment also revealed that PCM performance varied with irradiance flux density, showing an efficiency increase of 1.4% at 600 W/m², 5.0% at 700 W/m², and 7.0% at 950 W/m².

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Concentrating Photovoltaic, Phase Change Materials, RT42 Wax, Irradiance, Experimentation.
Subjects: D Electrical and Electronics Engineering > Energy
D Electrical and Electronics Engineering > Solar Energy
Divisions: Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Dr Krishnamurthy V
Date Deposited: 20 Jan 2025 08:55
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2025 08:56
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/1332

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