In this study, PV/T system of a beam splitter type using an oil emulsion filter was developed. Certain wavelengths of solar radiation are converted into electrical energy in a solar panel, and the remaining wavelengths increase the temperature of the ...
In this study, PV/T system of a beam splitter type using an oil emulsion filter was developed. Certain wavelengths of solar radiation are converted into electrical energy in a solar panel, and the remaining wavelengths increase the temperature of the solar panel, reducing power generation efficiency. To solve this problem, we want to improve the performance of the solar panel by using an oil emulsion composed of oil that absorbs ultraviolet rays and water that absorbs infrared rays. For this, the particle size distribution and transmittance of the oil emulsion were analyzed. It was confirmed that the smaller the average particle size and the standard deviation, the higher transmittance. Using a water filter and an oil emulsion filter with silicone oil, the maximum power generation amount of the solar panel and the final temperature of the filter were compared. In the case of power generation, the maximum power generation of the oil emulsion filter was higher than that of the water filter by 2.9 W based on 40oC, and thermal energy was also higher than that of the water filter by 14%.