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Improvement of the performance of parabolic trough solar concentrator using freeform optics …
The developmental tendency of parabolic trough collector (PTC) is larger aperture area for energy harvest and novel optical design for higher solar concentration. Larger aperture faces a higher demand in tracking accuracy and lower tolerances with respect to wind loads, quality of mirrors, control, and mounting imprecisions. With the …
Multiobjective design optimization of parabolic trough …
Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) are among the popular technologies that are used to extract energy from the sun 2. They are considered as among the best methods for...
A review of solar parabolic trough collector
Solar collectors are of various types namely, Flat-plate collector with reflectors, Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC), Compound parabolic collector and Fresnel lens concentrating collector. Flat plate collectors are mostly used for hot water generation because of its temperature range of about 120–140 °C.
Numerical simulation of a parabolic trough solar collector with nonuniform solar flux conditions by coupling FVM and MCRT method
To date, the literature on the simulation of parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) is quite extensive [1] and presents a considerable amount of work (for first orientation, see the bibliography in [2
Parabolic Trough Solar Collector – Design, …
This paper describes an experimental model for estimating parabolic trough solar collector performance, as the Arduino micro-controller technology was applied to improve the optical and...
Multiobjective design optimization of parabolic trough …
Hoseinzadeh, H., Kasaeian, A. & Behshad Shafii, M. Geometric optimization of parabolic trough solar collector based on the local concentration ratio using the Monte Carlo method. Energy Convers ...
Optical and thermal performance of large-size parabolic-trough solar collectors from outdoor experiments: A test method …
This article presents an outdoor test method to evaluate the optical and thermal performance of parabolic-trough collectors of large size (length ≥ 100 m), similar to those currently installed in solar thermal power plants. Optical performance in line-focus collectors is ...
Simulation and Modeling of Solar Trough Collector
The purpose of this analysis is to framework a CFD simulation in a step-wise manner. Ansys-FLUENT is used for allocation of heat flux as one of the boundary …
Optical performance investigation on flat receiver for parabolic trough solar collector based on the MCRT method …
A Monte Carlo method and finite volume method coupled optical simulation method for parabolic trough solar collectors Applied Energy, Volume 201, 2017, pp. 60-68 Hongbo Liang, …, Xuejing Zheng
A design method and numerical study for a new type parabolic trough solar collector with uniform solar flux distribution …
In a typical parabolic trough collector (PTC), sunlight is concentrated at the bottom of the absorber tube. This concentrated solar flux leads to uneven heat distribution, resulting in ...
A MCRT and FVM coupled simulation method for energy conversion process in parabolic trough solar collector …
Then, the coupled method was used to simulate the LS-2 Solar Collector for method verification. And the outlet temperatures of four cases were counted out and compared with Dudley et al.''s report data. The comparison …
Types of Concentrated Solar Collectors and their Advantages
Since the early days, Sumit has been deeply concerning for the climate crisis and always felt hurt seeing how the human intervention is disrupting the ecological balance. He 100% believes that solar energy is the missing puzzle to our energy transition, and we have to go all out to implement this energy solution all over the world.
Parabolic trough solar collectors: A general overview …
This study aims to present the state-of-the-art of parabolic trough solar collector technology with a focus on different thermal performance analysis methods and components used in the...
Thermal modeling of a parabolic trough solar collector using finite element method …
PDF | The purpose of this work is to present the model of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTC) using the Finite Element Method to predict the... | Find, read and cite all the ...
An Optimized Optical Model of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Using MCRT Method …
The performance of parabolic trough based solar power plants over the last 25 years has proven that this technology is an excellent alternative for the commercial power industry.
Parabolic trough solar collectors: A sustainable and efficient …
Parabolic trough solar collectors are a type of solar thermal collector that can be used to generate electricity. This paper discusses the potential advantages and challenges of using parabolic trough solar collectors.
Optical Design and Performance Analysis of the Medium Temperature Parabolic Trough Collector by Simulation Method …
The optical performance of a parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) is studied comprehensively based on Monte Carlo Ray Tracing method (MCRT) and theoretical analysis.
Performance analysis of receiver of parabolic trough solar collector…
Present work encompasses development of a new methodology to incorporate heat transfer characteristics of the evacuated space (vacuum) in the annulus region between the absorber tube and glass cover ...
A design method and numerical study for a new type parabolic trough solar collector with uniform solar …
The design method of this new type PTSC with a HR was also proposed. Meanwhile, the concentrated solar flux distribution was calculated by adopting the Monte Carlo ray-trace (MCRT) method. Then, the coupled heat ...
Transient thermal prediction methodology for parabolic trough solar collector …
Wang et al. [13] combined solar ray trace method and finite element method (FEM) to analyze the parabolic trough collector thermal performance. Wu et al. [ 6 ] conducted detailed study on the heat transfer in the parabolic trough solar collector tube through a three-dimensional numerical simulation model.
Types of Solar Energy Collectors: Top Options & Their Benefits Explained
However, flat-plate collectors have some limitations when compared with other types of solar energy collectors such as evacuated-tube collectors or concentrating solar power systems (CSP). For instance, they''re less efficient at capturing sunlight than other types due to their design which limits how much light can be captured from different angles …
The Power of Curves: Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors
The Mechanics of Parabolic Trough Collector Systems The parabolic trough solar collector is a key solar energy technology has more than 500 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity worldwide. These technologies are low-cost and help in efficient energy generation..
(PDF) Parabolic Trough Solar Collector – Design, Construction and Testing …
This paper presents the design, construction and investigates an experimental study of a parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTSC). It is constructed of multi – piece glass mirror to ...
Performance analysis of a novel direct absorption parabolic trough solar collector with combined absorption using MCRT and FVM coupled method ...
The parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) is one kind of the linear concentrating collector, and it is one of the most mature and widely accepted technology for solar thermal harvesting [4]. Generally, most conventional PTSCs belong to the surface-based parabolic trough solar collector (SBPTSC) [ 5 ].
Design and Implementation of Parabolic Trough Solar Thermal …
The goal of this research paper is to design a parabolic trough solar collector that uses a steam engine for generating power through converged sunlight heat. The most effective …
Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
Progress in beam-down solar concentrating systems Evangelos Bellos, in Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 20231.1.1 Parabolic trough collector Parabolic trough solar collector is the most mature solar concentrating technology [22] which is used for power production [23], as well as for a series of applications like solar cooling [24], …
Experimental Investigation of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector …
The parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) is a type o solar technology that converts solar radiation into thermal energy for industrial and commercial processes. Recently, researchers have been focusing on improving the efficiency of the parabolic trough system by enhancing the working fluid, the reflectivity surface unit, minimizing the …
Modeling and performance analysis of solar parabolic trough collectors …
Among the Concentrated Solar Collector (CSC) technologies, Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) is the most mature and commercialized CSC technology today. Currently, solar PTC technology is mainly used for electricity generation despite its huge potential for heating, especially in industrial process heat (IPH) applications. Though the …