TY - JOUR
TI - CFD study of a dual-passage solar collector with longitudinal and transverse baffles for enhanced thermal performance
AU - Amraoui Amine Mohammed
AU - Alkhafaji Mohammed Ayad
AU - Abdullaev Sherzod
AU - Zearah Sajad A
AU - Akgül Ali
AU - Jarrar Rabab
AU - Shanak Hussein
AU - Asad Jihad
AU - Menni Younes
JN - Thermal Science
PY - 2023
VL - 27
IS - 4
SP - 3133
EP - 3142
PT - Article
AB - The focus of this research is to investigate the heat transfer performance of  a solar flat plate collector by utilizing CFD simulation. To accomplish  this, a 3-D model of the collector with an air inlet was created using ANSYS  Workbench, and the grid was generated through ANSYS ICEM, ANSYS FLUENT, and  ANSYS CFX were then used to obtain comprehensive results. The primary  objective of this study is to enhance the efficiency of the solar collector  by introducing two fluid-flow paths and comparing the results with those  reported in existing literature. These findings will aid in the development  of advanced solar collector designs and promote sustainable use of solar  energy. Furthermore, the insights gained from this study may inspire further  research in the renewable energy technology field. Overall, this re-search  explores the potential of improving the performance of solar flat plate  collectors and sheds light on how the use of CFD simulation can facilitate  the development of innovative and sustainable energy solutions.