Analysis of exergy in a dimple-roughened solar thermal collector using MATLAB simulation

Kumar, Raj, Sethi, Muneesh, Thakur, Abhishek, Rana, Adit, Goel, Varun, Lee, Daeho and Singh, Tej (2024) Analysis of exergy in a dimple-roughened solar thermal collector using MATLAB simulation. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 150 (1). 433- 449. ISSN 1388-6150

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Abstract

In the current study, the performance of a dimple-roughened solar thermal collector (DRSTC) is investigated within a (Rexx) range that spans from 3000 to 48,000. Under constant solar intensity (Isr=1000 Wm-2), relative roughness height (ed/Dh) varied from 0.021 to 0.036, relative roughness pitch (p/ed) from 10 to 20, arc angle (αa) from 45 to 60°, and temperature rise parameter from 0.003 to 0.02, and the proposed model predicts exergy efficiency of the SAH, and the results obtained can be used as reference for the design of new solar thermal systems. The assessment makes use of advanced MATLAB simulations in order to evaluate the exergetic efficiency (ηex) of a DRSTC. At lower Rexx values, (ηex) increases uniformly; however, stabilization and decline occur at higher Rexx values. The highest (ηex) for the DRSTC is 1.47 under a temperature rise parameter (ΔT/Isr) of 0.0071 Km2W-1 for obtaining optimum values of ed/Dh = 0.036, p/ed = 10, and αa = 60°. This research illustrates the usefulness of MATLAB for solar energy system analysis and optimization by integrating simulation and experimental data. This investigation further supports the feasibility of the proposed collector design.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Renewable energy | Solar energy | Solar thermal collector | Absorber plate with dimple roughness | Nusselt number | Exergetic efficiency
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Engineering and Technology
JGU School/Centre: Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2026 07:55
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2026 07:55
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13707-2
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10780

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