Influence of canopy condensate film on the performance of solar chimney power plant

• Main Authors: Al-Kayeim, H.H., Aurybi, M.A., Gilani, S.I.U.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85060924909&doi=10.1016%2fj.renene.2019.01.067&partnerID=40&md5=34cf2d8798e262f8e864d02cefb99c94; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/22086/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Presence of dust and/or condensate film affects the transmissivity of solar radiation through the transparent canopy/cover of solar collectors. This paper presents experimental investigation results of water vapor film condensate on the upper and lower surfaces of the canopy and how it affects solar...