Performance of solar air heater with v-discrete ribs on absorber plate

The work presents results of an experimental study of performance of a solar air heater with v-discrete rib roughness on the airflow side of the absorber plate along with that for a smooth duct air heater. The experimental data have been used to validate a mathematical model, which can be employed for design and prediction of performance of both smooth and roughened air heaters under different operating conditions.The results of a detailed performance study of the solar air heater with v-down discrete rib roughness using the mathematical model are presented.

About the author

Dr. Rajendra Karwa obtained his Ph.D. in 1998 from IIT Roorkee (formerly University of Roorkee), India. He retired from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur (India) in 2012 as Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering after a service of more than 30 years.He has published about 70 research papers of which 21 are in journals.

Product details

• Authors: Girish Chitoshiya, Rajendr Karwa, Rajendra Karwa
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783330025912
• ISBN: 978-3-33-002591-2
• No. of pages: 136
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous