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Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario

Mohamed Ahliouati, Rabie El Otmani, Khalid Kandoussi, M’hamed Boutaous.


Abstract
In this paper, a detailed investigation of the energetic characteristics of a photovoltaic thermal collector taking into consideration water and air as heat transfer fluids, circulating through the flow channel at the collector under examination. The present research takes as its main purpose the evaluation of the differences in performance between both tested transfer flows and to identify the impact of each fluid on energy efficiency. A mathematical model governing heat transfer between the principal elements of the investigated device is defined. The numerical resolution of this model is carried out using MATLAB software, taking into consideration air and water as heat transfer fluids, with similar flow conditions and meteorological parameters. The numerical model allowed us to make a detailed evaluation of the energy properties of the analyzed system. The findings obtained showed significant differences between both coolants examined. The cooling effect of water demonstrated superior heat transfer capacity, with higher heat transfer rates and better overall energy efficiency than air, and a positive effect on electrical efficiency was observed. The use of water demonstrated a better overall energy efficiency of around 67.84%, compared with the case of air, which was no more than 57%.

Key words: Photovoltaic thermal, Solar collector, Efficiency, Modeling, Air, Water, Performance.


 
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Ahliouati M, Otmani RE, Kandoussi K, Boutaous M. Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2024; 15(0): 45-61.

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

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Ahliouati M, Otmani RE, Kandoussi K, Boutaous M. Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. https://www.jsesd.org/?mno=302658154 [Access: November 10, 2026].

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

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Ahliouati M, Otmani RE, Kandoussi K, Boutaous M. Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2024; 15(0): 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

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Ahliouati M, Otmani RE, Kandoussi K, Boutaous M. Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. (2024), [cited November 10, 2026]; 15(0): 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

Harvard Style

Ahliouati, M., Otmani, . R. E., Kandoussi, . K. & Boutaous, . M. (2024) Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev., 15 (0), 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

Turabian Style

Ahliouati, Mohamed, Rabie El Otmani, Khalid Kandoussi, and M'hamed Boutaous. 2024. Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 15 (0), 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

Chicago Style

Ahliouati, Mohamed, Rabie El Otmani, Khalid Kandoussi, and M'hamed Boutaous. "Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 15 (2024), 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Ahliouati, Mohamed, Rabie El Otmani, Khalid Kandoussi, and M'hamed Boutaous. "Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 15.0 (2024), 45-61. Print.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

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Ahliouati, M., Otmani, . R. E., Kandoussi, . K. & Boutaous, . M. (2024) Comparative modeling of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) collector performance using two different heat transfer fluids under the same weather scenario. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 15 (0), 45-61.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v15iMME.410

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