Design, Analysis and Testing of a Transpired Solar Collector

Abstract

Achieving zero-carbon or low-carbon buildings is possible by implementing innovative approaches and incorporating renewable energy sources into the building infrastructure. Thermal energy collection has become critical amid challenges such as climate change, global warming, and environmental pollution. Transforming solar energy into thermal energy by means of a Transpired Solar Collector (TSC) will help combat the soaring greenhouse gas emissions, and fossil fuels consumption. In this report, a brief introduction along with literature review is presented about TSCs having detailed discussion about numerical analysis and experimental investigations. The integration of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis for the optimization of TSC represents a robust and cost-effective approach. The optimized model is tested experimentally after the fabrication of a prototype. This combined methodology not only enhances the overall efficiency of the research process but also leads to substantial reductions in the financial burdens typically associated with exclusively relying on experimental testing for multiple design configurations. By synergizing computational simulations with real-world experimentation, researchers can optimize data collection, streamline analysis, and achieve a more comprehensive understanding of TSC performance while minimizing the associated costs with a pure experimental setup.