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Advanced Drone-Based Alignment Measurements for Parabolic Trough Collectors
SolarPACES Conference ProceedingsA novel drone-based measurement method for the automatic quality check of the field assembly of parabolic trough collectors has been developed. The module as well as receiver alignment of entire parabolic trough loops can be measured using commercially ...
Andreas Kämpgen +3 more
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Evaluation of Flow Parameters around Tracking Solar Collectors with Different Collector Geometry and Different Operation Conditions [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2014 In the current study, the flow parameters around the tracking solar collectors were evaluated. Different site conditions with different tracking solar collector's geometry are combined and investigated. Site conditions included different wind loading due
Khalid Hameed Hussein
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A review of parabolic solar cookers with thermal energy storage
Heliyon, 2021 Biomass and fossil fuels are mostly used in rural areas of developing countries for cooking. These energy resources have negative impacts on the environment and human health mainly due to deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Katlego Lentswe +3 more
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Bioinspired Morphology‐Decoupled Soft Gripper with Enhanced Bidirectional Grasping Capability
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 34, 19 June 2026.Inspired by biological predation, a novel gripper decouples cross‐modal grasping via dual morphological configurations. Synergistically integrating hybrid rigid and soft coupled fingers with a metamaterial palm, the system performs active compliant grasping for static objects and passive cage capture for dynamic targets.
Yedong Huang +4 more
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Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2026.Non‐Newtonian blood flow through multiple tilted ellipsoidal stenoses is numerically investigated using the DeKee‐Turcotte‐Papanastasiou model. The results reveal asymmetric velocity fields, elevated wall shear stress, significant pressure drops, and shear‐dependent thermal effects, highlighting the critical hemodynamic risks associated with eccentric ...
Azad Hussain, Huma Naz
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A direct steam generation solar power plant with integrated thermal storage
, 2010 For the future market potential of parabolic trough power plants with direct steam generation (DSG), it is beneficial to integrate a thermal storage system.
Lehmann, D. +11 more
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Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2026.Graphical summary of the proposed problem. ABSTRACT Arterial conduits with more than two consecutive constrictions are classified as exhibiting multiple overlapped stenoses, a pathological morphology with critical implications for vascular health. Accurate comprehension of the associated hemodynamic behavior necessitates advanced geometric modeling and
Haitham Y. Adarbah +3 more
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Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Trough Collectors
Energy Procedia, 2014 Existing commercial parabolic trough power plants use thermal oil as a heat transfer fluid, with working temperatures in the region of 400ºC. In order to achieve more efficient generating systems, a second generation of parabolic troughs that operate at temperatures higher than 400ºC is being developed.
Alguacil, M. +3 more
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Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 6, Page 3056-3072, June 2026.This review presents a comparative analysis of experimental studies aimed at improving the thermal efficiency of solar water heating (SWH) systems. Various enhancement techniques, including nanofluids, phase change materials, optimized collector designs, and hybrid photovoltaic–thermal systems, are evaluated based on their impact on system performance ...
Oluwaseyi O. Alabi +2 more
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Performance evaluation of a parabolic trough collector with a uniform helical wire coil flow insert
Results in EngineeringSolar energy is an extremely useful and dependable renewable energy source for meeting our society's diverse energy demands. Solar concentrator-based energy systems are currently the most efficient methods of using solar energy. Among these technologies,
Prashant Saini +2 more
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