In this article, we discuss the two-dimensional stagnation-point flow of carbon nanotubes towards a stretching sheet with water as the base fluid under the influence temperature dependent viscosity. Similarity transfo...In this article, we discuss the two-dimensional stagnation-point flow of carbon nanotubes towards a stretching sheet with water as the base fluid under the influence temperature dependent viscosity. Similarity transformations are used to simplify the governing boundary layer equations for nanofluid. This is the first article on the stagnation point flow of CNTs over a stretching sheet with variable viscosity. A well known Reynold's model of viscosity is used. Single wall CNTs are used with water as a base fluid. The resulting nonlinear coupled equations with the relevant boundary conditions are solved numerically using shooting method. The influence of the flow parameters on the dimensionless velocity, temperature, skin friction, and Nusselt numbers are explored and presented in forms of graphs and interpreted physically.展开更多
Photovoltaic (PV) modules have emerged as an ideal technology of choice for <span>harvesting vastly available renewable energy resources. However, the effi</span>ciency <span>of PV modules remains si...Photovoltaic (PV) modules have emerged as an ideal technology of choice for <span>harvesting vastly available renewable energy resources. However, the effi</span>ciency <span>of PV modules remains significantly lower than that of other renewable</span> energy sources such as wind and hydro. One of the critical elements affecting a photovoltaic module’s efficiency is the variety of external climatic conditions under which it is installed. In this work, the effect of simulated snow loads was evaluated on the performance of PV modules with different <span>types of cells and numbers of busbars. According to ASTM-1830 and IEC-1215</span> standards, a load of 5400 Pa was applied to the surface of PV modules for 3 hours. An indigenously developed pneumatic airbag test setup was used for the uniform application of this load throughout the test, which was validated by load cell and pressure gauge. Electroluminescence (EL) imaging and solar flash tests were performed before and after the application of load to characterize the performance and effect of load on PV modules. Based on these tests, the maxi<span>mum power output, efficiency, fill factor and series resistance were deter</span>mined. The results show that polycrystalline modules are the most likely to withstand the snow loads as compared to monocrystalline PV modules. A maximum drop of 32.13% in the power output and a 17.6% increase in series resistance were observed in the modules having more cracks. These findings demonstrated the efficacy of the newly established test setup and the potential of snow loads for reducing the overall performance of PV module.展开更多
The previous model for the boundary layer nanofluid flow past a stretching surface with a specified nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface is revisited.The major limitation of the previous model is the active con...The previous model for the boundary layer nanofluid flow past a stretching surface with a specified nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface is revisited.The major limitation of the previous model is the active control of the nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface.In a revised model proposed in this paper,the nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface is passively controlled,which accounts for the effects of both the Brownian motion and the thermophoresis under the boundary condition,whereas the Buongiorno＇s model considers both effects in the governing equations.The assumption of zero nanoparticle flux on the surface makes the model physically more realistic.In the revised model,the dimensionless heat transfer rates are found to be higher whereas the dimensionless mass transfer rates are identically zero due to the passive boundary condition.It is also found that the Brownian motion parameter has a negligible effect on the Nusselt number.展开更多
文摘In this article, we discuss the two-dimensional stagnation-point flow of carbon nanotubes towards a stretching sheet with water as the base fluid under the influence temperature dependent viscosity. Similarity transformations are used to simplify the governing boundary layer equations for nanofluid. This is the first article on the stagnation point flow of CNTs over a stretching sheet with variable viscosity. A well known Reynold's model of viscosity is used. Single wall CNTs are used with water as a base fluid. The resulting nonlinear coupled equations with the relevant boundary conditions are solved numerically using shooting method. The influence of the flow parameters on the dimensionless velocity, temperature, skin friction, and Nusselt numbers are explored and presented in forms of graphs and interpreted physically.
文摘Photovoltaic (PV) modules have emerged as an ideal technology of choice for <span>harvesting vastly available renewable energy resources. However, the effi</span>ciency <span>of PV modules remains significantly lower than that of other renewable</span> energy sources such as wind and hydro. One of the critical elements affecting a photovoltaic module’s efficiency is the variety of external climatic conditions under which it is installed. In this work, the effect of simulated snow loads was evaluated on the performance of PV modules with different <span>types of cells and numbers of busbars. According to ASTM-1830 and IEC-1215</span> standards, a load of 5400 Pa was applied to the surface of PV modules for 3 hours. An indigenously developed pneumatic airbag test setup was used for the uniform application of this load throughout the test, which was validated by load cell and pressure gauge. Electroluminescence (EL) imaging and solar flash tests were performed before and after the application of load to characterize the performance and effect of load on PV modules. Based on these tests, the maxi<span>mum power output, efficiency, fill factor and series resistance were deter</span>mined. The results show that polycrystalline modules are the most likely to withstand the snow loads as compared to monocrystalline PV modules. A maximum drop of 32.13% in the power output and a 17.6% increase in series resistance were observed in the modules having more cracks. These findings demonstrated the efficacy of the newly established test setup and the potential of snow loads for reducing the overall performance of PV module.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.11271023)
文摘The previous model for the boundary layer nanofluid flow past a stretching surface with a specified nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface is revisited.The major limitation of the previous model is the active control of the nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface.In a revised model proposed in this paper,the nanoparticle volume fraction on the surface is passively controlled,which accounts for the effects of both the Brownian motion and the thermophoresis under the boundary condition,whereas the Buongiorno＇s model considers both effects in the governing equations.The assumption of zero nanoparticle flux on the surface makes the model physically more realistic.In the revised model,the dimensionless heat transfer rates are found to be higher whereas the dimensionless mass transfer rates are identically zero due to the passive boundary condition.It is also found that the Brownian motion parameter has a negligible effect on the Nusselt number.
