scholarly journals A Review on Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar Water Heating Systems in the Middle East

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4944
Author(s):  
Mehran Dehghan ◽  
Carlos F. Pfeiffer ◽  
Elyas Rakhshani ◽  
Reza Bakhshi-Jafarabadi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Co2 Emission Reduction ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Industrial Sectors

Currently, the economy of Middle Eastern countries relies heavily on fossil fuel sources. The direct and indirect adverse consequences of fossil fuel utilization for power generation enforce the region’s countries to raise the share of renewable energy. In this context, various incentive policies have been developed to encourage the residential and industrial sectors to support a portion of energy needs through renewable energy resources. In this case, a solar water heating system (SWHS) as an application of solar thermal technology provides some of the heat energy requirements for domestic hot water (DHW) and space heating, supported conventionally by electricity or natural gas, or even other fossil fuels. This paper reviews the feasibility of the SWHS in the Middle East region from technical and economical standpoints and investigates some of the progress, challenges, and barriers toward this market. The pay-back times and CO2 emission reduction under different incentive frameworks and configurations of each system have been assessed in this context. Furthermore, the advantages and weaknesses of the SWHS in several countries have been reported. Finally, various guidelines have been proposed to enhance the development of this technology.

scholarly journals Review on solar water heating in Libya

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdunnabi ◽  
Ibrahim Rohuma ◽  
Essam Endya ◽  
Esmaeel Belal
Keyword(s):  
Hot Water ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Water Heaters ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Solar Water Heaters ◽  
Annual Amount

This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the history and the best practices of solar water heaters in Libya. Although, Libya is blessed with high solar potential, there is no wide-spread implementation of this technology due to many reasons such as: the cheap price of both electricity and electric water heaters, lack of clear and systematic policy, and lack of environmental awareness. The Center for Solar Energy Research and Studies (CSERS) has given attention to this technology since its establishment in 1978, and the solar water heating system field test project is one of the research projects in the Center. The paper has shown that there was no attention paid to this technology and even to renewable energy in general in the previous years. However, preliminary information clearly shows the importance of continuing research in this field. Numerous valuable information on solar water heating systems from literature were dedicated and made available for researchers and decision makers. The studies conducted in this field for Libya are arranged in this review on the bases of the topic studied: performance evaluation, optimization, on-site measurements and policies and strategies. One of the most important results retrieved from these studies show that the daily quantity of hot water withdrawn per capita at 45 °C is estimated around 60 liters. The estimated annual amount of energy consumed for water heating per person is 510 kWh. For average Libyan family of six persons, the annual amount of energy consumed per dwelling is estimated about 3060 kWh. The review also presented the history of solar water heaters implementation, manufacturing and testing facilities for quality control in Libya. The study calls upon the Libyan decision makers to take their responsibility and put an urgent action plan to help the wide-spread implementation of solar water heaters in the residential, services and industrial sectors. Such a plan will surely alleviate the ever increasing demand for electricity, save fossil fuel reserves and mitigate GHG emissions.

scholarly journals Economic assessment and optimizing of the solar water heating system

2018 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 02023
Author(s):  
Jan Skovajsa ◽  
Martin Zálešák
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Solar Water Heating System

The article deals with the economic evaluation of investment and optimization of the solar water heating system for family houses. From the point of view of solar systems, the optimal solution is based on the specific application of it. The design is dependent on the location of solar thermal collectors and ration between active aperture area and real daytime consumption. Common calculations according to actual standards often give overstated results, which also reflected in the value of the investments. The article presents the research of optimal parameters of the thermal solar system for preparing of domestic hot water. A combination of related standards and software TRNSYS are used to find optimal parameters. Thanks to created and verified simulation models, it is possible to design parameters so as to avoid under-dimensioning or over-dimensioning of the solar system. Energy price is another factor affects the payback period of investments. This is affected by the used energy sources and their combination. For example, buildings that use electricity to heat water or heating have different energy charges than a building that uses natural gas. So, the aim is to find technically and economically efficient solution.

scholarly journals Determination Of Thermal Parameters Of Solar Water Heating Collectors Using The “Dark” Testing Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 02 (11) ◽  
pp. 62-67
Author(s):  
Nizomjon Orifovich Usmonov ◽  
◽  
Xayrulla Sunnatullaevich Isakhojaev ◽  
Saodat Rakhsulaevna Akhmatova ◽  
Feruza Abdullaevna Khoshimova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Thermal Testing ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Hot Water Supply ◽  
Hot Water Supply System

In the production of flat solar water heating collectors, thermal testing occupies a special place, the purpose of which is to determine their thermal characteristics experimentally. The corresponding approximation expressions are proposed for determining the coefficient of heat loss, inclined to the horizon at an angle of 300 for the average conditions of their operation in the hot water supply system

A Second Law Approach to Characterising Thermally Stratified Hot Water Storage With Application to Solar Water Heaters

1999 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Rosengarten ◽  
G. Morrison ◽  
M. Behnia
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Water Storage ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Storage Efficiency ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water

This paper presents a method of characterising and evaluating the performance of hot water storage systems in terms of their temperature distribution. The change in exergy from the stratified state to the delivery state depends on the stored energy and the stratification. It can thus he used to define the storage efficiency for sensible heat storage devices. A new parameter that isolates the stratification component of the exergy is defined and called the stratification efficiency. The effect of temperature distribution, delivery temperature and tank cross-section on exergy and stratification efficiency is investigated. The advantage that stratification offers over a mixed tank is examined in terms of the storage efficiency and overall solar water heating system performance. Exergy is used to assess the operation of mantle heat exchangers in solar water heating systems and it is shown that exergy and stratification efficiency, as well as energy, should be used to ascertain the performance of such heat exchangers.

Solar Water Heaters: A Review of Systems Research and Design Innovation

Green ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Norton
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Unit Cost ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Water Heater ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Water Heaters ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
And Performance

AbstractSolar water heating can be considered to be an established mature technology. The achievement of this status is the outcome of over a century of system development that culminated with a flourish of innovation in the last thirty years. Drivers for research and development have been achieving economic viability by devising systems that, for specific applications in particular climate contexts produced more hot water per unit cost. Reductions in both initial capital and installation costs have been achieved as well as in those associated with subsequent operation and maintenance. Research on solar water heating is discussed with the emphasis on overall systems though some key aspects of component development are also outlined. A comprehensive taxonomy is presented of the generic types of solar water heater that have emerged and their features, characteristics and performance are discussed.

Joint Application of Solar Water Heating System and Air-Conditioning System in a Dormitory Building

2010 ◽  
Vol 171-172 ◽  
pp. 215-218
Author(s):  
Hai Ying Wang ◽  
Song Tao Hu ◽  
Jia Ping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Auxiliary Heating ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Air Conditioning System ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Solar Water Heating System

Solar water heating system is used to supply hot water all-year-round for a new dormitory building. Flat solar energy collectors are mounted on the roof. The hot water tank and pumps are installed together with the air conditioning equipments in the plant room. Air cooled heat pump is used to provide cooling in summer, and high temperature water from boiler room (in old building) is used as heat source in winter. Usually auxiliary heating is necessary to improve the stability and reliability of solar water heating system. In this case, we take full use of the equipment of air conditioning system instead of electricity as auxiliary heating resources. In this paper, we introduced the design of the solar water heating system and the auxiliary heating method by air conditioning systems. The control strategies to fulfill all the functions and switch between different conditions are also introduced.

A Review of Polymer Materials for Solar Water Heating Systems

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghu Raman ◽  
Susan Mantell ◽  
Jane Davidson ◽  
Chunhui Wu ◽  
Gary Jorgensen
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water

This paper summarizes current research aimed at using polymer materials for glazing and heat exchanger components in solar water heating systems. Functional requirements, relevant polymer properties and an approach for selecting polymers are described for each of these components. Glazing must have high transmittance across the solar spectrum and withstand long term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Candidate glazing materials were tested outdoors for one year in Golden, Phoenix and Miami, as well as exposed for over 300 days in an accelerated testing facility at a concentration ratio of two at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Measurements of hemispherical transmittance indicate that a 3.35 mm polycarbonate sheet with a thin film acrylic UV screen provides good transmittance without excessive degradation. The primary challenge to designing a polymer heat exchanger is selecting a polymer that is compatible with potable water and capable of withstanding the high pressure and temperature requirements of domestic hot water systems. Polymers certified for hot water applications by the National Sanitation Foundation or currently used in heat exchangers and exhibit good high temperature characteristics were compared on the basis of a merit value (thermal conductance per unit area per dollar) and manufacturer’s recommendations. High temperature nylon (HTN), polypropylene (PP) and cross linked polypropylene (PEX) are recommended for tube components. For structural components (i.e. headers), glass reinforced high temperature nylon (HTN), polyphthalamide (PPA), polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) and polypropylene (PP) are recommended. [S0199-6231(00)00902-3]

Experimental Research on a Novel Solar Water Heating System by Using Loop Heat Pipe

2013 ◽  
Vol 724-725 ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
Zhang Yuan Wang ◽  
Xiang Mei Zhang ◽  
Wan Sheng Yang ◽  
Zhi Wu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Pipe ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Loop Heat Pipe ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Evacuated Tubes ◽  
Solar Water Heating System

In this paper, a novel solar water heating system will be proposed by applying the loop heat pipe to a conventional split solar hot water system, which will have the characteristics of high efficiency, low cost, appearance appealing and building integration. Three types of the system, i.e., the system with evacuated tubes, with single flat-plate glazing cover, and without glazing, will be experimentally investigated and compared on the influence to the dynamic performance of the system. It was found that the system’s operating temperature increased significantly during the start-up stage and gently after until reach relatively constant. The instantaneous efficiency was found to be fluctuated, although it reached stable eventually during the operations for all three types. By using the moving average calculating method, every 10 minutes were applied for the calculation of the average efficiency which had a negative linear relation with the combined factor of (Tmean-Tamb)/I. In general, the solar system with evacuated tubes performed the best with the highest water temperature output, highest system efficiency and lowest heat loss coefficient among the three systems.

scholarly journals Modelling of solar thermal energy for household use in equatorial latitude by using the F-Chart model

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
Mateo Astudillo-Flores ◽  
◽  
Esteban Zalamea-Leon ◽  
Antonio Barragán-Escandón ◽  
M.R. Pelaez Samaniego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Equatorial Latitude ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Residential Sector

The Andean Equatorial Region, due to its geographic location, shows great potential for using solar energy. Solar thermal energy is of interest in the residential sector in Ecuador and other Andean countries as a method to avoid fossilderived fuels consumption. However, previous learnings of the operation of solar water heating systems in other latitudes cannot be used in the conditions of Ecuador. Thus, the performance of the solar thermal energy systems in this geographic region deserves further study that consider typical high levels of cloudiness and fast climate oscillations. The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of the orientation of solar thermal plates on their energy efficiency and model the behaviour of these systems to predict their operation under Equatorial Andean climate conditions. For the F-Chart calibration different slopes angles were used, according to the typical roofs slopes in Cuenca, Ecuador. Results showed a monthly solar fraction, contributed by an evacuated tube collector is 26% higher than the flat plate collectors. The results also depict that, in the conditions of Cuenca, the greater solar water heating occurs when the collector is inclined 14° and facing towards the south. These findings can be used to predict the best operational conditions for using solar thermal energy collectors to produce hot water in the residential sector under equatorial highland altitude conditions.

scholarly journals Performance Studies and Energy-Saving Analysis of a Solar Water-Heating System

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1536
Author(s):  
Xilian Han ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Hongqiang Ma
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Collection Efficiency ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water Heating ◽  
Solar Water ◽  
Solar Water Heating System

This paper proposed an experimental test: the solar water-heating system was been monitored for a whole year to analyze collector performance in an actual operation process. Heat-collecting efficiency, heating capacity, power consumption, and heat required were analyzed theoretically. Results showed that solar irradiance and ambient temperature were positively correlated with heat collection efficiency, and the daily average heat collection efficiency was up to 56.63%. In winter, the auxiliary heat source consumed the most power, almost all of which bears the heat of users. The heat collection in summer met the demand for hot water, and the guarantee rate of solar energy could reach 100%. The energy saving properties and CO2 emission reduction were analyzed. This system had a significant effect on the energy-saving effect and environmental protection. The analysis showed that the hot-water system can fully meet the design requirements under the condition of relatively sufficient solar energy, and can operate stably, which has a certain guiding significance for the design and application of large-scale solar hot-water systems.

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