Solar Thermal Systems: Thermal Analysis and its Application

This book encapsulates current information about the science behind  solar energy and the solar thermal systems available to meet domestic  needs. Several scholars have contributed to the chapters in the text in  an effort to distill research-oriented topics for learners.

The  book starts with an explainer on the fundamentals of thermodynamics,  heat transfer and solar energy in the first 2 chapters. The basics of  some solar thermal devices along with their thermal modeling are covered  in the next few chapters, along with solar distillation systems. This  is followed by information about the design, development and  applications of solar cookers along with their thermal modeling. Thermal  modeling of semi-transparent PVT systems and their applications are  discussed in Chapter 9. Chapter 10 covers the development in solar  photovoltaic technology. Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 discusses thermal  modeling of greenhouse solar dryers and presents a case study on a  hybrid active greenhouse solar dryer. Chapter 13 covers the thermal  analysis of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) air heaters employing  thermoelectric modules (TEM). The applications of various solar systems  in building sectors and the development in this field are covered in  Chapter 14. Chapter 15 deals with energy and environ- economics analysis  of bio-gas integrated semi-transparent photo-voltaic thermal (Bi-iSPVT)  systems for Indian climates.

The book has a broad scope and is  intended as a resource for students, researchers and teachers in  universities, industries, and national and commercial laboratories to  help learn the fundamentals and in-depth knowledge of thermal modeling  and recent developments in solar heating systems.