Experimental analysis and dynamic modeling of a photovoltaic module with porous fins
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2018
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In this study, experimental analysis and performance predictions of solar photovoltaic (PV) module equipped with porous fins were performed. The experimental setup was tested in Technology Faculty of Firat University, Elazig of Turkey which is located at 36° and 42° North latitudes. The PV module was oriented facing south and tilted to an angle of 36° with respect to the horizontal in order to maximize the solar radiation incident on the glass cover. Experimental analysis was conducted for configurations where PV module is equipped with porous metal foams. A multi-input multi-output dynamic system based on artificial neural networks was obtained for the PV configuration with and without fin by using the measured data (ambient temperature, PV panels back surface temperatures, current, voltage, radiation and wind velocity) from the experimental test rig. It was observed that adding porous fins to the PV module results in performance enhancements. The developed mathematical model based on dynamic neural networks can be used for further development and performance predictions of these systems. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd
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Elazig [Turkey] , Turkey , Fins (heat exchange) , Forecasting , Incident solar radiation , Metal foams , Metals , MIMO systems , Solar panels , Solar power generation , Surface temperature , Analysis models , Dynamics models , Experimental analysis , Experimental dynamics , Glass covers , North latitudes , Performance prediction , Photovoltaic modules , Solar , Solar photovoltaic modules , artificial neural network , experimental apparatus , experimental study , numerical model , performance assessment , photovoltaic system , prediction , solar radiation , Neural networks