Analysis of an infrared-assisted triple-flow prototype solar drying system with nano-embedded absorber coating: An experimental and numerical study

dc.authoridTuncer, Azim Dogus/0000-0002-8098-6417
dc.contributor.authorKhanlari, Ataollah
dc.contributor.authorTuncerb, Azim Dogus
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-17T12:25:57Z
dc.date.available2025-03-17T12:25:57Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentTarsus Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractIn this study, the impact of combined usage of infrared heater and nano-improved absorber coating in the triple-flow solar dryer (TFSD) has been analyzed. In the first stage of the study, a newly developed baffle configuration in the triple-flow solar air collector (SAC) has been numerically analyzed utilizing computational fluid dynamics. The new configuration was compared numerically with the conventional collector. Considering the numerical results, a triple-flow SAC with perforated baffles was manufactured and coupled with a drying room. In the experimental part, a conventional TFSD, an infrared-assisted TFSD and an infrared-assisted TFSD with iron (Fe) nano-embedded absorber coating (industrial matt black paint) have been examined. According to the experimentally obtained findings, combined usage of infrared heater and nano-improved paint decreased the drying period by 40% compared to the conventional TFSD. Thermal and exergetic efficiencies of the triple-flow collector were upgraded in the ranges of 14.62-16.94% and 31.19-37.72%, respectively using nano-coating. The mean specific energy consumption values were gained in the range of 4.18-4.53 kWh/kg. Moreover, energy efficiency values of the dryer were attained between 32.18 and 40.84% for the tested three configurations. It must be stated that the mean difference between experimental and numerical outlet air temperatures of the SAC was found as 6.2%.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.renene.2023.119125
dc.identifier.issn0960-1481
dc.identifier.issn1879-0682
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85166963191
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119125
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13099/1959
dc.identifier.volume216
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001059726500001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofRenewable Energy
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250316
dc.subjectSolar drying
dc.subjectTriple-flow
dc.subjectInfrared
dc.subjectPerforated baffles
dc.subjectNano-enhanced absorber
dc.titleAnalysis of an infrared-assisted triple-flow prototype solar drying system with nano-embedded absorber coating: An experimental and numerical study
dc.typeArticle

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