Benosman, LotfiSebaihi, Tani Ryad2026-01-142026-01-142025-06-19https://dspace.univ-tlemcen.dz/handle/112/25549The current advancements in the field of renewable energy and computational tools greatly assist in the simulation and optimization of energy conversion systems, enabling the precise selection of components and better adaptation to diverse industrial and domestic applications. The programming and development of a simulation model for the thermal performance of a flat-plate solar air collector using MATLAB is the central focus of this work. This study highlights the theoretical framework, modeling approach, and validation process for the thermal performance of the solar air collector through numerical simulations. The results provide a detailed analysis of the system's efficiency under various operating conditions, emphasizing its potential for sustainable energy solutions.enFlat-plate solar air collectorrenewable energythermal performanceMATLAB simulationnumerical modeling.Thesis