To Study the Effect of Porosity, Velocity and Length of Solar Thermochemical Reactor by Using CFD

Authors

  • Vinay Kumar Reserch Scholar, Department of mechanical engineering, Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal (M.P.) India
  • Saumitra Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of mechanical engineering, Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal (M.P.) India

Keywords:

Solar thermal energy, porosity, thermochemical fuel, meshing

Abstract

Due to advances in its effectiveness and efficiency, solar thermal energy is becoming increasingly attractive as a renewal energy source. Efficient energy storage, however, is a key limiting factor on its further development and adoption. The solar thermochemical fuel production pathway as an attractive option for the decarbonization of the transportation sector is investigated. In this paper, the main objective is to study the effect of various parameters on the working of thermochemical reactor. The parameters which are studied here are porosity, velocity and length of the porous material. In the present study NX11 software is used for CAD modeling. And ANSYS is the software used for modeling as well as for testing the products durability, temperature distribution in product and the movement of fluid under various boundary conditions. The results of all seven cases are also discussed. These include solar water heating, which comprise thermo syphon, integrated collector storage, direct and indirect systems and air systems, space heating and cooling, which comprise, space heating and service hot water, air and water systems and heat pumps, refrigeration, industrial process heat, which comprise air and water systems and steam generation systems, desalination, thermal power systems, which comprise the parabolic trough, power tower and dish systems, solar furnaces, and chemistry applications. As can be seen solar energy systems can be used for a wide range of applications and provide significant benefits, therefore, they should be used whenever possible.

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30-09-2020

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Vinay Kumar, & Saumitra Sharma. (2020). To Study the Effect of Porosity, Velocity and Length of Solar Thermochemical Reactor by Using CFD. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 11(3), 158–172. Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/1177

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