Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Mechanical Engineering Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 71-74)

ABSTRACT
As the world's population continues to grow and energy consumption rises, so as well
will the amount of energy produced, the amount of energy that is lost to waste, and the
amount of pollution and emissions. Heat pipes and solar technology system are
extremely flexible technologies in terms of their ability to effectively control
temperature. This study presents a review on the use of heat pipe, heat exchangers and
solar technology system for heating and cooling households. Heat pipes can be easily
accomplished as thermal links and heat exchangers in water heating systems to make
sure the energy saving and environmental protection.
The study involves the design and analysis of a solar technology system to be used for
domestic purposes. The design and construction of a heat pipe solar water heater and
solar PV system has been realized based on the needed of a selected house, which is
properly insulated to reduce the said loads. Water, as the most common heat pipe
working fluid, has been preferred and has an operating temperature range from 20°C
to 280°C. It has been shown that up to an extra 50% efficiency can be reached through
the use of heat pipe, substantially reducing the cooling and heating bills of an ordinary
building having about 200m2
closed space area using PV panels. It can be said that the
additional cost of adding heat pipe and solar technology system will have a short
payback period.
Keywords: Heat Exchanger, Heat Pipe, PV, Solar Heating and Cooling, Solar
Thermal