Incorporation of PCM Aluminium packs in Solar PV Panel for Thermal Regulation is better than the conventional modes, and the further benefits in Thermal Heat Storage.

1. Thermal regulation of PV Panel
using PCM
Under the Guidance of Dr. Atul Sharma
Nibir Pawan Das (Eche15017)

2. Factors
affecting
Performance
of PV Panel
Material of
PV Panel
Solar
Radiation
Temperature
of PV Panel

3. Experimental Set-Up

4. Data Acquisition Card

5. Test Panel

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Intensity(W/m2)
Time (min)
Solar Radiation

8. Thermal Regulation
Techniques
Active Passive
PCM

9. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are Latent Heat Storage Devices which
have the capability to store or release large amounts of energy during
solidification or melting respectively.
What are PCMs?

10. Properties of PCM
Melting Point
(Temperature of
Operation)
25 0C
Latent Heat Capacity
190
kJ/kg
Specific Heat (Cp)
2
kJ/kgK
Mass of PCM
2 kg
CLP204040

11. PCM Preparation

12. Panel with PCM

14. RESULT

18. Acknowledgements
• Abhishek Anand (PRE17001)
• RGIPT Electrical Department

19. THANK YOU!