Optimization of a PCM Filled Polycarbonate Sheet Solar Water Heating System Using the Taguchi Method for Enhanced Thermal Efficiency
摘要
India has a huge potential for harnessing solar energy. Expensive solar water heaters: High cost limits the adoption of solar energy systems, especially in rural areas. Affordable solar water heating systems for rural communities. Low energy consumption and carbon emissions. Contribution to India's renewable energy goals. India has an abundance of daylight. Sun-oriented energy is an ideal source of energy without any destructive outflow. Although there is a huge potential for harnessing solar-oriented energy in non-industrialized countries, the expensiveness of solar water heaters is limiting the growth of this market. In fact, it is common to use sunlight to heat water; however, it needs to be adjusted frequently to make better use of it. In this research, the researcher developed a polycarbonate sheet board with water supply channels and stage change material (PCM) for thermal power storage space. The experimental setup and model were built and tested at UIT-RGPV, Madhya Pradesh, India. Taguchi procedure and ANOVA analysis were used to optimize the system performance. The component response diagram shows that the ideal element levels are selected as A1, B1, C1, D2, E1, F2, and G1. The saver tube is made of CPC material, the endothermic cover is made of polycarbonate, the number of collector tubes is 3, the distance of collector tubes is 1.27 cm2, the form of incorporation film is matte finished black brushed painting, the thickness of base intensity protection material is 12 mm, and the PCM is 46 . As displayed in the response diagram, the control variable F has the biggest impact on the productivity coefficient, trailed by B, G, A, D, C, and E, separately.