A dynamic model for air-based photovoltaic thermal systems working under real operating conditions

Authors

Mohammed Sohel, University of WollongongFollow
Zhenjun Ma, University of WollongongFollow
Paul Cooper, University of WollongongFollow
Jamie Adams, BlueScope Steel Limited
Robert Scott, BlueScope Steel Limited

RIS ID

92003

Publication Details

Sohel, M. I., Ma, Z., Cooper, P., Adams, J. & Scott, R. (2014). A dynamic model for air-based photovoltaic thermal systems working under real operating conditions. Applied Energy, 132 (November), 216-225.

Abstract

In this paper a dynamic model suitable for simulating real operating conditions of air-based photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems is presented. The performance of the model is validated by using the operational data collected from the building integrated photovoltaic (PVT) systems installed in two unique buildings. The modelled air outlet temperature and electrical power match very well with the experimental data.