Proposal of a Solar Thermal Power Plant at Low Temperature Using Solar Thermal Collectors

To this day, only two types of solar power plants have been proposed and built: high temperature thermal solar one and photovoltaic one. It is here proposed a new type of solar thermal plant using glass-top flat surface solar collectors, so working at low temperature (i.e., below 100°C). This power plant is aimed at warm countries, i.e., the ones mainly located between -40° and 40° latitude, having available space along their coast. This land based plant, to install on the seashore, is technologically similar to the one used for OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion). This plant, apart from supplying electricity with a much better thermodynamic efficiency than OTEC plants, has the main advantage of providing desalinated water for drinking and irrigation. This plant is designed to generate electricity (and desalinated water) night and day and all year round, by means of hot water storage, with just a variation of the power delivered depending on the season.

Glass-compatible and self-powered temperature alarm system by temperature-responsive organic manganese halides via backward energy transfer process

A pioneering glass-compatible transparent temperature alarm system self-powered by luminescent solar concentrators(LSCs) is reported.Single green-emitted organic manganese halides(OMHs) of PEA_(2)MnBr_(2)I_(2),which has a unique temperature-dependent backward energy transfer process from selftrapped state to^(4)T_(1)energy level of Mn,is used for triggering the temperature alarm.The LSC with redemitted CsPbI_(3)perovskite-polymer composite films on the glass substrate is used for power supply.The spectrally separated nature between the green-emitted OMHs for temperature alarm and red-emitted CsPbI3in LSC for power supply allows for probing the signal light of temperature-responsive OMHs without the interference of LSCs,making it possible to calibrate the temperature visually just by a self-powered brightness detection circuit with LED indicators.Taking advantage of LSC without hot spot effects plaguing the solar cells,as-prepared temperature alarm system can operate well on both sunny and cloudy day.

On the Solar Climate of the Moon and the Resulting Surface Temperature Distribution

The solar climate of our Moon is analyzed using the results of numerical simulations and the recently released data of the Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment (DLRE) to assess (a) the resulting distribution of the surface temperature, (b) the related global mean surface temperature Ts>, and (c) the effective radiation temperature Te often considered as a proxy for Ts> of rocky planets and/or their natural satellites, where Te is based on the global radiation budget of the well-known “thought model” of the Earth in the absence of its atmosphere. Because the Moon consists of similar rocky material like the Earth, it comes close to this thought model. However, the Moon’s astronomical features (e.g., obliquity, angular velocity of rotation, position relative to the disc of the solar system) differ from that of the Earth. Being tidally locked to the Earth, the Moon’s orbit around the Sun shows additional variation as compared to the Earth’s orbit. Since the astronomical parameters affect the solar climate, we predicted the Moon’s orbit coordinates both relative to the Sun and the Earth for a period of 20 lunations starting May 24, 2009, 00:00 UT1 with the planetary and lunar ephemeris DE430 of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology. The results revealed a mean heliocentric distance for the Moon and Earth of 1.00124279 AU and 1.00166376 AU, respectively. The mean geocentric distance of the Moon was 384792 km. The synodic and draconic months deviated from their respective means in a range of -5.7 h to 6.9 h and ±3.4 h, respectively. The deviations of the anomalistic months from their mean range between -2.83 d and 0.97 d with the largest negative deviations occurring around the points of inflection in the curve that represents the departure of the synodic month from its mean. Based on the two successive passages of the Sun through the ascending node of the lunar equator plane, the time interval between them corresponds to 347.29 days, i.e., it is slightly longer than the mean draconic year of 346.62 days. We computed the local solar insolation as input to the multilayer-force restore method of Kramm et al. (2017) that is based on the local energy budget equation. Due to the need to spin up the distribution of the regolith temperature to equilibrium, analysis of the model results covers only the last 12 lunations starting January 15, 2010, 07:11 UT1. The predicted slab temperatures, Tslab, considered as the realistic surface temperatures, follow the bolometric temperatures, Tbol, acceptably. According to all 24 DLRE datasets related to the subsolar longitude øss, the global averages of the bolometric temperature amounts to Tbol=201.1k± 0.6K. Based on the globally averaged emitted infrared radiation of FIR>=290.5W·m-2± 3.0W·m-2 derived from the 24 DLRE datasets, the effective radiative temperature of the Moon is Te, M>=Tbol>1/4=271.0k± 0.7K so that Tbol>≅0.742Te, M. The DLRE observations suggest that in the case of rocky planets and their natural satellites, the globally averaged surface temperature is notably lower than the effective radiation temperature. They differ by a factor that depends on the astronomical parameters especially on the angular velocity of rotation.

The Solar Cell Parameters as a Function of Its Temperature in Relation to Its Diurnal Efficiency

The variation of the temperature of the solar cell subjected to the incident global solar radiation along the local daytime in relation to its efficiency is studied. The heat balance equation is solved. The solution revealed that the cell temperature is a function of the maximum value of the daily incident global solar radiation qmax, the convection heat transfer coefficient (h), the optical, physical and the geometrical parameters of the cell. The temperature dependence of the short circuit current Isc, the dark saturation current Io, the open circuit voltage Voc, and the energy band gap Eg characterizing a Silicon solar cell is considered in evaluating the cell efficiency. Computations of the efficiency concerning operating conditions and astronomical locations (Egypt) as illustrative examples are given.

Analysis of Water Temperature Influenced by Arduino-Controlled on Solar Desalinator of Low Cost

The solar desalinator is a low cost installation and operation equipment that can contribute to tackling the problem of water shortages in the world.Because of the importance of this equipment,the present work has the objective to quantify the relation of the temperature of the water with the production of the equipment.For this,a compact desalinator with glass cover in square pyramidal form and a heating system controlled by a logic programmer was built.As a result,it was verified the efficiency of the logic controller as an auxiliary tool for experimental work and the relationship between temperature ranges and desalination production.

Temperature Effect on the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange under UV-vis Light Irradiation

PTA sol was prepared using titanium tetrachloride （TiCl4）, hydrogen peroxide （H2O2） and ammonia （NH3·H2O）, and then stable anatase-TiO2 hydrosol was synthesized by refluxing the PTA sol at 100 ℃. It was found that TiO2 hydrosol can efficiently photo-degrade methyl orange （MO） under UV-vis light irradiation. Photocatalytic reactions at the temperature of 38 to 100 ℃ all followed pseudo-first-order rate law, and the temperature had a great effect on the reaction rate. The rate constants increased by about 6 times from 3.52×10^-4 to 2.17×10^-3 min^-1 when the temperature was adjusted from 38 to 100 ℃. Consequently, this photocatalytic course can be accelerated by using the infrared light of solar energy to increase the temperature of the photo-catalytic reaction, it should be a potential way to make full use of solar light in photocatalysis in practice.

Healing Temperature of Hybrid Structures Based on Genetic Algorithm

The healing temperature of suspen-dome with stacked arches(SDSA)and arch-supported single-layer lattice shell structures was investigated based on the genetic algorithm. The temperature field of arch under solar radiation was derived by FLUENT to investigate the influence of solar radiation on the determination of the healing temperature. Moreover, a multi-scale model was established to apply the complex temperature field under solar radiation. The change in the mechanical response of these two kinds of structures with the healing temperature was discussed. It can be concluded that solar radiation has great influence on the healing temperature, and the genetic algorithm can be effectively used in the optimization of the healing temperature for hybrid structures.

Research progress on protective coatings against molten nitrate salts for thermal energy storage in concentrating solar power plants

Concentrating solar power(CSP) has garnered considerable global attention as a reliable means of generating bulk electricity, effectively addressing the intermittent nature of solar resources.The integration of molten salt technology for thermal energy storage(TES) has further contributed to the growth of CSP plants;however, the corrosive nature of molten salts poses challenges to the durability of container materials, necessitating innovative corrosion mitigation strategies.This review summarizes scientific advancements in high-temperature anticorrosion coatings for molten nitrate salts, highlighting the key challenges and future trends.It also explores various coating types, including metallic, ceramic, and carbon-based coatings, and compares different coating deposition methods.This review emphasizes the need for durable coatings that meet long-term performance requirements and regulatory limitations, with an emphasis on carbon-based coatings and emerging nanomaterials.A combination of multiple coatings is required to achieve desirable anticorrosion properties while addressing material compatibility and cost considerations.The overall goal is to advance the manufacturing, assembly, and performance of CSP systems for increased efficiency, reliability, and durability in various applications.

Systematic Review on Critical Factors and Their Optimization for Solar Cell Performance Enhancement

Solar cells and other renewable energy sources are crucial in today's world where sustainability and environmental consciousness is at peak.Because of this,creating the optimal capacity is a fair aim for the operators of such technologies.The transformation of solar energy into either electricity by means of photovoltaics or into useable fuel by means of photo electrochemical cells remained a primary objective for research organizations and development sectors.In this piece,we will take a look back at the history of solar cells and examine their progression through the generations.The significant aspects which have an impact on the solar cells' performance are also discussed.This article provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the important aspects that affect the solar cells' performance,as well as a discussion of the application of bio-inspired optimization algorithms to improve the parameters of solar cells.Reviewing critical factors and their optimization for solar cell performance enhancement is crucial.It helps identify key performance factors,understand limitations,and challenges,and identify effective optimization strategies.By evaluating trade-offs and synergies,it guides future research and informs industrial applications,leading to more efficient and sustainable solar cell technologies.

Fundamental study of novel mid-and low-temperature solar thermochemical energy conversion

A new approach to application of mid-and low-temperature solar thermochemical technology was in-troduced and investigated.Concentrated solar thermal energy in the range of 150―300℃ can be effi-ciently converted into high-grade solar fuel by integrating this technique with the endothermic reaction of hydrocarbons.The conversion mechanism of upgrading the low-grade solar thermal energy to high-grade chemical energy was examined based on the energy level.The new mechanism was used to integrate two novel solar thermal power systems:A solar/methanol fuel hybrid thermal power plant and a solar-hybrid combined cycle with inherent CO2 separation using chemical-looping combustion,for developing highly efficient solar energy use to generate electricity.An innovative prototype of a 5-kW solar receiver/reactor,as the key process for realizing the proposed system,was designed and manu-factured.Furthermore,experimental validation of energy conversion of the mid-and low-temperature solar thermochemical processes were conducted.In addition,a second practical and viable approach to the production of hydrogen,in combination with the novel mid-and low-temperature solar thermo-chemical process,was proposed and demonstrated experimentally in the manufactured solar re-ceiver/reactor prototype through methanol steam reforming.The results obtained here indicate that the development of mid-and low-temperature solar thermochemical technology may provide a promising and new direction to efficient utilization of low-grade solar thermal energy,and may enable step-wise approaches to cost-effective,globally scalable solar energy systems.

Sensitivity of Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency to Weather and Dust over West Africa: Comparative Experimental Study between Niamey (Niger) and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Energy demand is increasing while we are facing a depletion of fossils fuels, the main source of energy production in the world. These last years, photovoltaic (PV) system technologies are growing rapidly among alternative sources of energy to contribute to mitigation of climate change. However, PV system efficiency researches operating under West African weather conditions are nascent. The first objective of this study is to investigate the sensitivity of common monocrystalline PV efficiency to local meteorological parameters (temperature, humidity, solar radiation) in two contrasted cities over West Africa: Niamey (Niger) in a Sahelian arid area and Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire) in atropical humid area. The second objective is to quantify the effect of dust accumulation on PV efficiency in Niamey (Niger). The preliminary results show that PV efficiency is more sensitive to high temperature change especially under Niamey climate conditions (warmer than Abidjan) where high ambient temperatures above 33°C lead to an important decrease of PV efficiency. Increase of relative humidity induces a decrease of PV efficiency in both areas (Niamey and Abidjan). A power loss up to 12.46% is observed in Niamey after 21 days of dust accumulation.

Optimal Performance for Solar Thermal Power System

Solar thermal power is currently one of the important trends and research hotspots of solar energy. In present paper, basic physical model is proposed to investigate the solar thermal power, and the operating temperature is optimized to maximize the electricity generating efficiency. When the concentrated energy flux rises, the absorption efficiency of heat receiver will first increase and then decrease, while the increasing of flow velocity can improve the absorption performance. As the working temperature rising, the heat loss of infrared radiation and natural convection increases quickly, so the absorption efficiency obviously decreases, while the Carnot efficiency of the steam turbine cycle will rise. Because of the coupling effects of the heat absorption cycle and turbine cycle, the electricity generating efficiency will reach maximum with the optimal working temperature.

Comparison between Amorphous and Tandem Silicon Solar Cells in Practical Use

Solar cells are now widely used as a clean method for electric energy generation. Among various type of solar cells, we compared the ability between amorphous and tandem (amorphous and polycrystalline) silicon solar cells by means of simultaneous running test. This kind of comparison is of importance practically, because the comparison of only inherent characteristics cannot include environmental parameters such as temperature totally. It was concluded that both types of solar cells provided almost the same energy for one year. The amorphous silicon solar cell provided more energy in summer while the tandem solar cell was advantageous in winter. It is due to the fact that the decrease in energy conversion at the higher cell temperature is more noticeable in tandem solar cells.

Novel Solar Powered Cold Water Dispenser

Solar powered cold water dispenser apparatus is fabricated and experimental results are shown in this work. The system contains solar panels, two low energy fans, water tank fabricated from clay (pottery), thermally sealed box, and pipes. Once these contents are connected together, testing was conducted on water temperatures at both ends. The preliminary results showed a drop in temperature of around 15℃. This is achieved by utilizing free power from the sun.

Impact of Climatic Parameters on the Performance of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module in Niamey

The sensitivity of mono-crystalline solar PV module towards dust accumulation, ambient temperature, relative humidity, and cloud cover is investigated from May to August 2015 for Niamey’s environment. Two solar modules with the same characteristics have been used to carry out the impacts of the dust on the solar PV module. One of the modules is being cleaned every morning and the second one was used for monitoring the effect of dust accumulation onto the surface of the unclean module for May and June. The ambient temperature around the solar PV module was recorded at the same time with the output voltage and the output current to assess the impacts of ambient temperature on the PV conversion efficiency. In addition to these field test measurements, the solar radiation data measured in National Center of Solar Energy (CNES) of Niamey were also used. Also the relative humidity for the study area data obtained NASA power agro-climatology website was used. Results show that the dust accumulation has the greatest impact on the performance of the PV module followed by temperature, relative humidity and cloud cover. Exposing the module in 23 days has reduced the energy output by 15.29%. The power output and the conversion efficiency of the PV module have dropped by 2.6% and 0.49% respectively. The relative humidity also has reduced the energy output by 4.3 Wh/m2/day.

长三角地区集中式露地农业光伏方阵夏季光热环境试验研究

基于太阳照度和环境温度逐时变化,以长三角地区的集中式露地农业光伏方阵为研究对象,在跨度为6.8 m的单跨方阵中沿从南到北的跨度方向取0.65、3.40、6.15 m处的3个和长度方向共面的测试断面,即南区、中区、北区。基于此,进行夏季方阵内外的光热环境测试,分析并明确光伏组件下方区域的光热环境变化规律,为其太阳能资源合理利用、结构改进和夏季农业生产管理提供参考。结果表明,该地区光伏方阵夏季内部3个区域光热环境呈现规律性差异,整体表现为北区略优于南区,中区优于南、北两区。综合考虑作物生长的光热环境需求,一方面可通过结构改进、种植方式优化等方式改善或利用好内部光环境;另一方面基于热环境规律,分类做好内部3个区的夏季灌溉等田间管理,从而推动光伏农业发展升级。

基于ANFIS的太阳能-空气源热泵供暖系统温度控制研究

针对太阳能-空气源热泵供暖系统运行环境复杂多变,模糊控制器的设计高度依赖人工经验的问题,提出一种基于自适应神经模糊推理系统(ANFIS)改进的模糊控制方法。该方法利用ANFIS在复杂系统建模中的优势,结合供暖系统温度响应特性和实际运行数据,建立联合供暖系统变工况ANFIS模型,生成与系统性能适配的模糊规则库并传递给模糊控制器执行。Matlab/Simulink仿真对比试验表明,与单一的模糊控制相比,该方法的控制精度提高了17.65%,调节时间缩短了36.4%,具有更高的控制精度和响应速度。

超低温空气源热泵与太阳能供热系统在寒冷地区的优化应用

为了加强对环境的保护,推动可持续发展社会的建设,超低温空气源热泵联合太阳能供热系统被研发出来。该联合系统的应用极大地缓解了当前能源紧张的问题,同时对降低环境污染、提高能源利用率、降低供暖成本也有着积极的作用。基于此,围绕超低温空气热源泵与太阳能供热系统展开论述,对当前超低温空气源热泵与太阳能联合供热系统结构进行分析,剖析其中所存在的问题,同时针对问题提出超低温空气源热泵与太阳能供热系统的优化方案,将其应用于北方寒冷地区的一建筑当中,并对应用效果进行分析。

具备无功输出能力的光伏逆变器IGBT可靠性分析

提出一种基于数据驱动的绝缘栅双极型晶体管(IGBT)可靠性评估方法,根据光伏电源有功功率、无功功率、太阳辐照度、环境温度定量分析光伏逆变器IGBT可靠性。该方法利用LightGBM机器学习模型刻画IGBT工况和IGBT结温之间的非线性映射关系,有效解决了IGBT可靠性评估中IGBT结温计算耗时长、依赖模型参数的问题。最后,基于IEEE 33节点配电系统对参与配电网无功调控的光伏逆变器IGBT可靠性进行量化评估分析。

光伏光热-双源热泵系统地区适用性研究

利用TRNSYS软件建立了光伏光热-双源热泵(PV/T-DSHP)系统仿真模型,选取拉萨和上海对PV/T-DSHP系统的运行特性进行了模拟分析,对不同室外气象条件(环境温度、太阳辐照度)下单一光伏-空气源热泵(PV-ASHP)系统和光伏光热-水源热泵(PV/T-WSHP)系统的性能系数进行了对比分析。结果表明:PV/T-DSHP系统在拉萨和上海的供暖季平均系统性能系数(COP s)分别为4.23和3.34;在太阳能资源一般区和丰富区,PV/T-WSHP系统较PV-ASHP系统在根据环境温度和太阳辐照度划定的最佳COP*s运行区域内运行更具性能优势。