- Iğdır Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
- Vol: 10 Issue: 1
- Effect of Using Fins on Cell Temperature at Air-Based PVT
Effect of Using Fins on Cell Temperature at Air-Based PVT
Authors : Ahmet Numan Özakin, Ferhat Kaya
Pages : 477-488
Doi:10.21597/jist.656173
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Publication Date : 2020-03-01
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In this study, the effect of addition of fins in air-based PVT system on cell temperature investigated. Experimental tests were performed with frequent and sparse fins configurations and also empty(non-finned) state. Also, thermal camera images of cells were investigated and compared to images obtained by Fluent Ansys. Cell temperatures for all status of both polycrystal and monocrystal panel decreased between 8-20 °C. Panel surface was observed to have a uniform temperature distribution. Finally, temperature distribution images obtained with ANSYS Fluent were found to be quite compatible with thermal camera images.Keywords : air-based PVT system, copper fins, cell temperature, Ansys Fluent, thermal camera