Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings
This study presents a comprehensive life cycle cost analysis of a novel Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in building applications. The objective is to evaluate the economic and environmental performance of th...
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| author | Balaji Bakthavatchalam Ghassan F. Al-Doori Salem Algarni Talal Alqahtani Reji Kumar Rajamony Khairul Habib Omar A. Hussein Surendra D. Barewar |
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| description | This study presents a comprehensive life cycle cost analysis of a novel Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in building applications. The objective is to evaluate the economic and environmental performance of the Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner system under tropical climatic conditions, using variables such as initial capital cost, operational cost, energy savings, carbon emission reduction, and payback period. The study takes into account the whole life cycle cost of the system, which includes purchase, installation, and operation, as well as retrofitting. Results indicate that the Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner system significantly reduces operational cost by 91.16 USD compared to a conventional 1-ton split air conditioner, with an associated CO2 emission reduction of 68.88 tons. However, the payback period required to offset the higher initial investment is estimated at 39.74 years. Overall, the integration of nanofluids and thermoelectric modules with photovoltaic technology offers a sustainable pathway for advancing energy-efficient and low-emission buildings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d008538274bb42cf874807663e7b72c62025-08-20T02:07:27ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-09-017310649410.1016/j.csite.2025.106494Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildingsBalaji Bakthavatchalam0Ghassan F. Al-Doori1Salem Algarni2Talal Alqahtani3Reji Kumar Rajamony4Khairul Habib5Omar A. Hussein6Surendra D. Barewar7Centre for Climate Change and Environment (CCCE), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai Campus, Chennai, 600127, India; Corresponding author.Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Department, Al-Imam University College, Tikrit, IraqMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 9004, Saudi Arabia; Center for Engineering and Technology Innovation, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi ArabiaMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 9004, Saudi Arabia; Center for Engineering and Technology Innovation, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi ArabiaInstitute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, Kajang, Selangor, MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, MalaysiaDepartment of Energy, Natural Resources Research Centre, Tikrit University, Tikrit, 34001, IraqSchool of Mechanical Engineering, MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune, 412105, IndiaThis study presents a comprehensive life cycle cost analysis of a novel Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in building applications. The objective is to evaluate the economic and environmental performance of the Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner system under tropical climatic conditions, using variables such as initial capital cost, operational cost, energy savings, carbon emission reduction, and payback period. The study takes into account the whole life cycle cost of the system, which includes purchase, installation, and operation, as well as retrofitting. Results indicate that the Photovoltaic - Nanofluid Assisted Thermoelectric Air Conditioner system significantly reduces operational cost by 91.16 USD compared to a conventional 1-ton split air conditioner, with an associated CO2 emission reduction of 68.88 tons. However, the payback period required to offset the higher initial investment is estimated at 39.74 years. Overall, the integration of nanofluids and thermoelectric modules with photovoltaic technology offers a sustainable pathway for advancing energy-efficient and low-emission buildings.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25007543Life cycle costPayback periodNanofluidThermoelectricAir conditioner |
| spellingShingle | Balaji Bakthavatchalam Ghassan F. Al-Doori Salem Algarni Talal Alqahtani Reji Kumar Rajamony Khairul Habib Omar A. Hussein Surendra D. Barewar Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Life cycle cost Payback period Nanofluid Thermoelectric Air conditioner |
| title | Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| title_full | Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| title_fullStr | Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| title_short | Life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| title_sort | life cycle cost analysis of an innovative nanofluid assisted photovoltaic thermoelectric air conditioner for energy efficiency enhancement in buildings |
| topic | Life cycle cost Payback period Nanofluid Thermoelectric Air conditioner |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25007543 |
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