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Open GPERI (GTU)
Dr. Vivek Patel
Designation :
Associate Professor & Head Of The Department
Experience :
19 years
Educational Qualification:
Ph.D., M.Tech, BE
Specialization :
Solar Thermal Technology, Solar Water Desalination, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics
Email :
Vivek.Patel@gtu.edu.in
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Research Paper
“Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of Bubbler Humidifier for Humidification – Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Springer Link.
“Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Bubble Column Humidification and Thermoelectric Cooler Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. International Journal of Energy Research, Wiley Publication.
“Mathematical modeling and performance assessment of solar air collector”. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 13(18): 1803-1810.
"CFD Simulation of Dehumidification of Air in Humidification-Dehumidification Based Water Desalination System". Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, Springer Link.
“Performance and Economic Analysis of Bubble Column Humidification and Thermoelectric Cooler Dehumidification Water Desalination System”. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, ASME.
“Performance assessment of conventional solar desalination system in Northern part of Gujarat”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer.
“Artificially roughened solar air heating technology – A comprehensive review”. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier
“Performance investigation of a modified single-basin solar distiller by augmenting thermoelectric cooler as an external condenser”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer.
“Heat transfer enhancement in solar air heater utilizing Novel rotating spiral baffles”. Journal of Renewable and sustainable energy. AIP publishing
“Performance assessment of thermal energy storage system for solar thermal applications”. Scientific reports.
“Performance enhancement of pyramid solar still integrated with evacuated tube collector, phase change material, and fins: Thermal, exergy, economic, and environmental analysis.” Journal of Energy Storage, Elsevier.
“Performance assessment of rotating spiral-shaped baffles built-in solar air heater: 4E and sustainability analysis.” Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Elsevier
“Evaluating seasonal dynamics: a 4E analysis of optimized spiral baffles in a solar air heater.” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer.
“Thermo hydraulic investigation of rotating baffled solar air heater.” Engineering Research Express, IOP Publishing.
“Experimental study of the thermal efficiency of Solar air heater equipped with rotating spiral shape baffles: Using Solar Simulator.” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, IOP Publishing.
Achievements
Received several funded research projects from GTU, SSIP Government of Gujarat, and ISRO in the areas of solar energy, renewable energy, sustainable development, and community-based innovations.
Developed practical and innovative solutions such as solar stills, solar dryers, wave energy devices, eco-friendly construction materials, and off-grid utility systems.
Secured four granted design patents for innovative technologies in solar, energy harvesting, and sustainable product design.
Successfully guided a Ph.D. scholar in advanced solar air heater research, completed in 2025.