Analysis of the Effect of Phase Change Material Mass Variation on the Performance of an Air-Cooled Photovoltaic-Thermal System: Analisis Pengaruh Variasi Massa Phase Change Material terhadap Kinerja Sistem Photovoltaic Thermal Berbasis Pendingin Udara

Muhammad Alvan Fadillah (Universitas Widyatama)
Udin Komarudin (Mechanical Engineering, Widyatama University Bandung)
Ahmad Rajani (National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN))

R.E.M (Rekyasa Energi Manufaktur) Jurnal
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): In Progress

This study evaluates an air-based photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) double-pass system integrated with paraffin wax phase change material (PCM). Three PCM masses, namely 1000 g, 2000 g, and 3000 g, were tested and compared under equal solar irradiance so that the thermal response could be evaluated under comparable radiation conditions. The apparatus consists of a PV module, 6 mm glass cover, air duct, reflector/absorber plate, PCM containers, type-K thermocouples, DHT22 sensors, solar power meter, anemometer, Testo 405i probe, and data logger. The results show that the average air temperature difference was 6.74°C, 6.72°C, and 6.91°C for PCM 1000 g, 2000 g, and 3000 g, respectively. The average reflector temperature decreased from 44.97°C at PCM 1000 g to 43.45°C at PCM 3000 g, indicating better heat buffering with larger PCM mass levels.