Table 1 The parameters used to create the flow channel in the PV/T system.

From: Maximizing electrical output and reducing heat-related losses in photovoltaic thermal systems with a thorough examination of flow channel integration and nanofluid cooling

Symbols

Values

Description

\(h_{in}\)

20 (mm)

Height of inlet of the flow channel

\(h_{out}\)

\(h_{in}\)

Height of outlet of the flow channel

\(L_{{t,}_{cell}}\)

100 (mm)

Total length of the flow channel

\(H_{{t,}_{abs}}\)

1 (mm)

Height of the absorber made of copper

\(H_{{t,}_{Si}}\)

1 (mm)

Height of the silicon cell

A

\(L_{cell} H_{in} - \pi R^{2}\) (mm2)

Total area of the flow channel

P

\(2L_{cell} + 2H_{in} + 2\pi R\) (mm)

Perimeter

\(d_{h}\)

4*A/P (mm)

Hydraulic diameter

Ar

0.25

Aspect ratio

R

a \(H_{in}\) (mm)

Radius of the cylinder

\(\omega\)

0.01, 0.05, 0.09, 0.1, 0.2

Velocity of cylinder