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Advancement in genetic algorithm (GA) optimization tools for design applications, coupled with techniques of soft computing, have led to new possibilities in the way computers interact with the optimization process. In this paper, the concept of goal-oriented GA has been used to design a tool...
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In this article, we use the concept of artificial neural network and goal oriented design to propose a computer design tool that can help the designer to evaluate any aspect of earth-to-air heat exchanger and behavior of the final configuration. The present study focuses mostly on those aspects...
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This paper presents transient analysis of an evacuated tubular solar collector. Basic energy balance equations for the glass envelope, the absorber and the fluid are solved using the finite difference technique to predict the various component temperatures as a function of time. Four versions of...
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This is the first part of a set of two papers, about the estimation of solar irradiance on the absorber plate and cover of a semi-cylindrical solar tunnel dryer (STD). The second part discusses the modelling and thermal performance results of the STD. A detailed analysis has been carried out in...
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A procedure for assessing the techno-economic viability of solar thermal systems in a dynamic economic environment is developed. It is shown analytically that the period for replacement of these systems depends upon the nature of their use. While determining investment viability, it is...
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Uncertainties in local solar radiation, ambient temperature and thermal load data have been one of the major factors limiting the reliability and efficiency of solar thermal hybrid systems. In the present paper, moving average auto regressive exogenous (ARX) model based reasoning has been mooted...
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A wind driven aspirator was integrated with a solar distillation system to produce a regenerative effect. The system is analysed on the basis of energy balance for its different components. Analytical expressions are derived for water and glass temperatures, daily yield and thermal efficiency as...
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Tools available for energy conservation in buildings still lack practical and cost-effective fault detection and diagnosis technique. This paper puts forth model based fault detection technique for off-line analysis based upon Autoregressive Exogenous method. Real time operation data of a...
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