APPLIED THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS IN SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Abstract

This paper presents the results of thermodynamic analysis applied to flat plate solar panels, incorporating both simulation studies and real system measurements in comparison. As solar thermal panels play a crucial role in sustainable energy solutions, analysis is essential for providing a detailed and accurate performance assessment. Thermodynamic tools like energy and exergy analyses can be used to evaluate and enhance the performance of solar thermal generation systems. Their usage can help identify the components and processes with the greatest potential for improvement, mainly in the design or exploitation phase. Exergetic analysis, in particular, reveals the true extent of losses, as demonstrated by energy and exergy analyses of various thermal power plants with different capacities. Exergy analysis provides a more accurate performance evaluation and is a valuable method for assessing and comparing potential configurations of these systems.