Classification of Jet Impingement Solar Collectors-A Recent Development in Solar Energy Technology

impingement mechanism has been extensively studied in previous research due to its ability to enhance the efficiency of a solar collector. The photovoltaic module temperature can be effectively lowered while preserving the temperature uniformity and enhancing the solar collector performance. Since jet impingement offers such a broad application, numerous studies have focused on its heat transfer characteristic. This article provides a comprehensive review of recent jet impingement solar collectors. Additionally, the design and performance of the jet impingement cooling methods on solar air collectors, photovoltaic and photovoltaic thermal systems are discussed. The comprehensive review is classified into four main components involving jet impingement in solar collector applications: single pass, double pass, concentrated and jet configuration. A critical review is discussed at the end of each classification. The nozzle streamwise and spanwise pitch, nozzle to target spacing, nozzle diameter, nozzle shape, and Reynold number significantly impact the heat transfer properties of jet impingement. Research on applying single pass-single ducts using jet impingement is still lacking and needs further research. Thermally, a double pass-solar collector outperforms a single pass-solar collector due to the absorber plate's high heat extraction rate and more significant interaction caused the doubled heat transfer surface.

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The impingement mechanism in solar collectors has been extensively studied for its ability to improve efficiency. This article provides a comprehensive review of recent studies on jet impingement solar collectors, discussing their design and performance in various applications. The review is classified into four main components: single pass, double pass, concentrated, and jet configuration. The impact of factors such as nozzle pitch and diameter on heat transfer properties is also discussed. Further research is needed for single pass-single ducts using jet impingement, and double pass-solar collectors are found to outperform single pass-solar collectors thermally due to higher heat extraction rates and doubled transfer surfaces.