Heat sinks based on microchannels for cooling high concentration photovoltaic cells

• Grant number: 16/20481-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: December 01, 2016
• End date: November 30, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Transport Phenomena
• Principal Investigator: Elaine Maria Cardoso
• Grantee: João Pedro Cassiano
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia (FEIS). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Ilha Solteira. Ilha Solteira , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 13/15431-7 - Application of nanotechnology in thermal processes and energy conversion, AP.JP

Abstract

In general, this project deals with the theoretical and experimental study of compact heat sinks, based on microchannels, for cooling high concentration photovoltaic cells. This research involves the design of an experimental apparatus and the results analysis. The tests will be performed in the Two-Phase Flow Laboratory at DEM - UNESP/FEIS. (AU)