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Experimental Study of Photovoltaic Thermal-Thermoelectric (PVT-TE) Air Collector Nurul Syakirah Nazri; Ahmad Fudholi; Mohd Hafidz Ruslan; Kamaruzzaman Sopian
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 9, No 3: September 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (424.379 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1390-1396

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In this study, an experimental study has been conducted to determine the performance of the photovoltaic thermal- thermoelectric air collector (PVT-TE) hybrid system. Hybrid system consists of photovoltaic panel (PV) and thermoelectric modules (TEs) that can improve the energy efficiency of the system. The results of output temperature (To) and plate temperature (Tp) obtained from the experiment have been used to determine the performance of this hybrid system. Effect of mass flow rate and radiation intensity is also being investigated. Experimental studies were carried out at 0.02 kg/s and 0.09 kg/s which represent minimum and maximum of mass flow rate, and radiation intensities in the range of 268-922 W/m2.
R&D of Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Systems: an Overview Ahmad Fudholi; Kamaruzzaman Sopian
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 9, No 2: June 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

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Photovoltaic thermal (PVT), which is the popular technology for harvesting solar energy, receive solar energy and convert it into electrical and thermal energy simultaneously. In this review, design, heat transfer, energy modelling and performance analysis of PVT systems are presented. Four types of PVT systems base on heat transfer medium; air-based PVT system, water-based PVT system, the combination of water/air-based PVT system, and nanofluid-based PVT system are presented. In addition, major finding on energy and exergy analysis of PVT systems are summarized. 
Energy and exergy efficiency of water-based photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems: an overview Nurul Shahirah Binti Rukman; Ahmad Fudholi; Ivan Taslim; Merita Ayu Indrianti; Intan Noviantari Manyoe; Uce Lestari; Kamaruzzaman Sopian
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 10, No 2: June 2019
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v10.i2.pp987-994

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Conventional fuels are not free, scarce and expensive, and its future cost and availability are uncertain. Hence, the usage of solar energy in applications will probably increase and further become economically feasible in the near future. Solar energy is free, clean, and renewable and has been widely used in electricity generation and thermal energy via photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system. PVT is a hybrid system consists of a PV panel and a solar collector in a single unit to simultaneously produce electricity and thermal energy. In this review, energy and exergy efficiency for water-based PVT systems is presented. As conclusion, the study on exergy is still limited and is recommended to be furthered in order to obtained useful energy generation by the system.
Overview of Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Water Collector Ahmad Fudholi; Nur Farhana Mohd Razali; Abrar Ridwan; Rado Yendra; Hartono Hartono; Ari Pani Desvina; Majid Khan Bin Majahar Ali; Kamaruzzaman Sopian
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 9, No 4: December 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1891-1898

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The popular solar technology is the integration of solar thermal technology and photovoltaic (PV), called photovoltaic thermal (PVT) technology. This technology converts solar energy to electrical and thermal energy. The efficiency of solar energy conversion via PVT is higher than photovoltaic and solar systems. PV cell efficiency decreases if system operating temperature is higher. Therefore, solar systems attached to PV cells act to cool PV cells and increase the overall efficiency of the PVT system. PVT construction that saves space, is suitable for domestic consumption, and long-term saving costs makes PVT current research by researchers in the latest energy technology. This review presents descriptions and previous works conducted on performances analysis of PVT water collector. Results on the performances of PVT water collectors are summarized. The energy and exergy efficiency of PVT water collector ranges from 28.5% to 85% and 6.8% to 14%, respectively.
Review on Energy and Exergy Analysis of Air and Water Based Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Collector Muslizainun Mustapha; Ahmad Fudholi; Chan Hoy Yen; Mohd Hafidz Ruslan; Kamaruzzaman Sopian
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 9, No 3: September 2018
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (559.477 KB) | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i3.pp1367-1373

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In photovoltaic thermal hybrid (PV/T) collectors, the electricity and thermal energy are produce simultaneously. PV/T technology has been proven in previous studies where it could give benefits for high energy demand supplementary. For example, in space heating, domestic water heating and also drying. The PVT collectors can be classified into air-based PVT, water-based PVT and dual-fluid (air+water) PVT collector. In this paper, the analysis of energy and exergy efficiency of PVT collectors are compiled and reviewed. This study has found that generally the energy and exergy efficiency are range from 40%-70% and 5%-20%, respectively.
Performance evaluation of standalone double axis solar tracking system with ‎maximum light detection MLD for telecommunication towers in Malaysia Ahmed Mohamed Abdulmula; Kamaruzzaman Sopian; Lim Chin Haw; Ahmad Fazlizan
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 10, No 1: March 2019
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This paper is performed to investigate the performance of ‎dual-axis solar tracking system with maximum light detection for off-grid telecommunication towers under weather conditions in Malaysia. The studied system consists of High-efficiency heterojunction intrinsic thin (HIT) film solar modules ‎coupled with state-of-the-art dual-axis maximum light detection (MLD) solar ‎tracking system. The ‎investigation method is based on the analyzed the daily actual data record for both the average power output of ‎the photovoltaic system and the ‎state of charge of batteries in four months ‎under different weather conditions as a function of time. Based on the results obtained ‎the use of HIT solar modules with MLD dual ‎axis solar tracking system has high performance effective under ‎Malaysian weather.‎ The study also presented the detailed investigated system description.