Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Book Description In recent years, scientists and researchers have been continually searching for efficient and effective ways to harness solar energy for heat and power production. The development of solar technologies and thermal systems are a prevalent area of study, as they represent a vital step in fully optimizing the potential of solar energy. Unfortunately, research is still lacking on the development and application of these solar thermal systems.
Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing the performance of solar thermal technologies using multicriteria decision-making techniques. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as parabolic trough collectors, hybrid solar energy, and thermal technology, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, engineers, academicians, researchers, students, industry professionals, and educators seeking current research on modern modeling methods of solar thermal systems.

Content

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Modeling and Optimization of Solar Flat Plate Collector 
Chapter 3. Modeling and Optimization of Concentrated Solar Thermal System 
Chapter 4. Modeling and Optimization of Evacuated Tubular Solar Thermal Collector 
Chapter 5. Modeling and Optimization of Parabolic Trough Collector 
Chapter 6. Modeling and Optimization of Solar PV System With Pumped Hydro Energy Storage System