Research Article

Parametric Study on the Thermal Performance and Optimal Design Elements of Solar Air Heater Enhanced with Jet Impingement on a Corrugated Absorber Plate

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Prediction of the optimum mean gap thickness between the absorber plate and the jet plate (Hg) of the proposed solar air heater. (a) SAH efficiency versus Hg at different solar radiation levels. (b) Hourly SAH efficiency over daytime at different Hg. (c) Hourly air outlet temperature at different Hg.
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