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On the cost‐effectiveness of solar air heaters
Author(s) -
Choudhury C.,
Chauhan P. M.,
Garg H. P.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440190206
Subject(s) - cover (algebra) , solar powered , solar energy , environmental science , energy cost , solar gain , meteorology , engineering , electrical engineering , automotive engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , architectural engineering , physics
Abstract In this communication, a detailed theoretical performance and economic analysis of conventional solar air heaters with bare plate, single cover and double cover have been reported. Evaluation of the annual cost ( AC ) and the annual energy gain ( AEG ) of the collectors has been performed and the ratio AC/AEG is displayed for different combined values of m, L and Z to make it feasible for the users to select optimum design and operational features which correspond to minimum AC/AEG .