AUTOMATED HYBRID WATER HEATING SYSTEM

Abstract

The aim of this Project is to Develop a Fully Automated Hybrid Solar Water Heating System. The system would be based on the Hybrid PVT Panels. PVT panels produce dual output, as electrical energy as well as thermal heat. PVT panels thus generate a higher desirable output for the same covered area in comparison to conventional PV Panels and have been reported to have longer operational /service life. This project would utilize these panels to design and implement a fully automated system that would not only heat but also maintain the temperature at the desired level. The automation would be achieved by Instrumentation, Real-Time Data Acquisition, and implementation Feed-Back Control Algorithms. There is a large segment of society and industries such as Hospitals & Healthcare Services, University & School Campuses, Breweries & Distilleries, Food & Beverage Processing Plants, Commercial Laundry Facilities, Textile Manufacturing Facilities, Automotive OEMs, etc. which can benefit from this project. Our proposed method not only addresses the issue of global warming but also focuses on the accuracy, functionality, scalability throughput, carbon footprint, resolution, and overall cost-effectiveness of the product by having a bespoke real-time feedbackcontrolled system that will bring economic benefit to a company.