A study on environmental impact of nanofluid-based concentrating solar water heating system
2012
Khullar, Vikrant | Tyagi, Himanshu
The rising cost of fossil fuels and the growing concern for a clean environment have paved the way for adoption of renewable and sustainable sources of energy. Domestic water heating can result from solar energy, a clean and renewable alternative, which can at the same time help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This paper examines the potential of the nanofluid-based concentrating solar water heating system (NCSWHS) as an alternative to systems based on fossil fuels. The paper reports a quantitative assessment to assess the potential environmental benefits which could be obtained from NCSWHS if substituted for those using fossil fuels. The analysis reveals that considerable emission reductions (about 2.2 x 10³ kg of CO₂/household/ year) and fuel savings can be achieved if the NCSWHS are adopted.
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