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Publisher: IEEE
Date: 29-11-2022
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 12-05-2023
DOI: 10.3390/EN16104049
Abstract: Several studies state that phase change material (PCM) improves the electrical power and efficiency of the photovoltaic (PV) module. To find the suitable PCM for tropical climatic conditions, multi-PCMs are examined simultaneously with melting temperatures of 31 °C, 35 °C, 37 °C, and 42 °C. In this study, PCM containers are integrated behind the PV module with a thickness of 50 mm. The performance of the multi PV-PCMs is monitored year-round and compared with PV-noPCM. The experimental results show that the selected four PCMs performed the cooling process autonomously in all the climates, such as PCM with a melting temperature of 37 °C and 42 °C enhanced the higher cooling rate in summer, and the same PCMs failed to achieve a higher cooling rate in winter. The lowest temperature drop was noted for pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons due to the low irradiance. On the other hand, the highest temperature drop of 16.33 °C is observed for pre-summer (March) and 15.7 °C, and 17.14 °C for summer (April) as compared to PV-noPCM. The results of the present investigation highlight the requirement for choosing the proper PCM melting temperature based on optimal year-round performance. Further, it is recommended that a single PCM melting temperature for cooling the PV modules year-round in tropical climates is inappropriate, and instead, a cascaded structure with different PCM melting temperatures is recommended.
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 09-10-2022
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 09-10-2022
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 29-04-2023
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 29-11-2022
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Date: 2023
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 29-11-2022
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 29-11-2022
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