 |
International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation
International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal
ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-3315 | Impact factor: 8.14 | ESTD Year: 2016
Scholarly open access journals, Peer-reviewed, and Refereed Journals, Impact factor 8.14 (Calculate by google scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool) , Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Indexing in all major database & Metadata, Citation Generator, Digital Object Identifier(DOI)
|
Issue: March 2026
Volume 11 | Issue 3
Review Result and Publication of Paper within : 2-3 days
Click Here For more DetailsFor Authors
Forms / Download
Published Issue Details
Editorial Board
Other IMP Links
Facts & Figure
Impact Factor : 8.14
Issue per Year : 12
Volume Published : 11
Issue Published : 118
Article Submitted : 21706
Article Published : 8555
Total Authors : 22501
Total Reviewer : 811
Total Countries : 159
Indexing Partner
Licence
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
|
Published Paper Details
|
|
| Paper Title: | Performance Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Using Nanofluids |
| Authors Name: | C. Chandrasekhar Reddy , B. Srinivasa Kumar Reddy , Dr. S. Damodaraiah |
| Download E-Certificate: | Download |
| Author Reg. ID: |
IJRTI_207383
|
| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2409028 |
| Published In: | Volume 9 Issue 9, September-2024 |
| DOI: | |
| Abstract: | This paper presents a comprehensive performance analysis of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTSC) employing Al₂O₃–water nanofluids as the working medium to enhance thermal and exergy performance. The investigation focuses on the influence of nanoparticle concentration on heat transfer characteristics, system efficiency, and overall energy conversion effectiveness. Nanofluid concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 0.30 vol % were experimentally examined under varying Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) levels between 550 and 900 W/m². The experimental setup was designed to ensure steady-state operation, and the results were validated through comparative analytical modelling based on conventional thermodynamic correlations. The findings revealed a significant improvement in both thermal and exergy efficiencies due to the superior thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and convective heat transfer coefficient of the nanofluids. A maximum instantaneous thermal efficiency of 73.4% was achieved at a 0.2% Al₂O₃ concentration, beyond which minor deterioration was observed due to increased viscosity and flow resistance. The study concludes that Al₂O₃–water nanofluids can substantially enhance the heat collection efficiency and sustainability of PTSC systems, making them promising candidates for next-generation solar thermal energy applications and green power technologies. |
| Keywords: | Parabolic Trough, Nanofluids, Solar Collector, Exergy, Heat Transfer, Thermal Efficiency. |
| Cite Article: | "Performance Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Using Nanofluids", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 9, page no.194-200, September-2024, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2409028.pdf |
| Downloads: | 000210 |
| ISSN: |
2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016 An International Scholarly Open Access Journal, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact Factor 8.14 Calculate by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Multilanguage Journal Indexing in All Major Database & Metadata, Citation Generator |
| Publication Details: |
Published Paper ID: IJRTI2409028
Registration ID:207383
Published In: Volume 9 Issue 9, September-2024
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 194-200 Country: kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India Research Area: Mechanical Engineering Publisher : IJ Publication Published Paper URL : https://www.ijrti.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJRTI2409028 Published Paper PDF: https://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2409028 |
| Share Article: | |
|
Click Here to Download This Article |
|
| Article Preview | |
|
|
|
Major Indexing from www.ijrti.org
| Google Scholar | ResearcherID Thomson Reuters | Mendeley : reference manager | Academia.edu |
| arXiv.org : cornell university library | Research Gate | CiteSeerX | DOAJ : Directory of Open Access Journals |
| DRJI | Index Copernicus International | Scribd | DocStoc |
ISSN Details
 |
 |
|
ISSN: 2456-3315
Impact Factor: 8.14 and ISSN APPROVED,
Journal Starting Year (ESTD) : 2016
DOI (A digital object identifier)
| Providing A digital object identifier by DOI.ONE How to Get DOI? |
Conference
Open Access License Policy
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Important Details
Join RMS/Earn 300
WhatsApp
Click Here
Click Here
Indexing Partner |
|||
| Copyright © 2026 - All Rights Reserved - IJRTI | |||