Electromechanical Engineering Department Organizes Workshop on Renewable Energy
The Electromechanical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering, University of Samarra, organized a workshop titled “Heat Pipes and Their Role in Enhancing the Efficiency of Solar Energy Systems”.
The workshop was presented by Prof. Dr. (Mohammed Ismail Aliwi) and Assist. Prof. (Ahmad Mohammed Sanaa), with the aim of supporting modern technologies in renewable energy.
The workshop highlighted the importance of heat pipes in improving the performance of solar systems based on the evaporation and condensation cycle, and their high heat transfer capability compared to conventional pipes that rely solely on conduction. It also detailed their basic components and the role of each part in achieving stable thermal efficiency.
For his part, Dr. Mohammed addressed the applications of heat pipes in solar energy, particularly in Flat Solar Collectors which benefit from enhanced heat absorption, and in Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors which require a higher capacity to handle elevated temperatures, making the use of heat pipes highly effective in them.
In the same context, Mr. Ahmad presented a comparison between heat pipes and conventional pipes, as well as a comparison of their performance in flat and parabolic collectors.
The workshop concluded that employing heat pipes contributes to raising the efficiency of solar energy systems, increasing the reliability and operational lifespan of collectors, thus promoting the development of renewable energy projects and supporting the trend towards clean and sustainable solutions.
