Performance evaluation of a double pass PV/T solar air heater with and without fins

@article{Kumar2011PerformanceEO,
  title={Performance evaluation of a double pass PV/T solar air heater with and without fins},
  author={Rakesh Kumar and Marc A. Rosen},
  journal={Applied Thermal Engineering},
  year={2011},
  volume={31},
  pages={1402-1410}
}
  • Rakesh Kumar, M. Rosen
  • Published 1 June 2011
  • Engineering, Environmental Science
  • Applied Thermal Engineering
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