Photovoltaic thermal modules (PVT) are devices that can convert solar radiation to electricity and hot water. PVTs have been proposed as a renewable source for rural areas in Cambodia. In this study, we evaluated the performance of PVT modules in the Kampong Chheuteal Institute of Technology (KCIT) campus in Kampong Thom province. A mathematical model…
Use of phase change material (PCM) in water storage tank to generate tempera-ture stratification that could enhance performance of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) module was investigated by numerical simulation. A commercial PCM, filled in a set of 40 mm diameter spherical capsules contained in a 200-liter water storage tank was used and the storage was integrated…
Nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT) was commonly used to evaluate photovoltaic (PV) module temperature and this term is provided by the manufacturer but in case of photovoltaic thermal module, the NOCT was not fixed and varied with the circulating fluid mass flow rate and its temperature. In this study, a novel approach on NOCT evaluation…
