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Numerical investigation of performance and exergy analysis in parabolic trough solar collectors [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis numerical investigation examines the performance and exergy analysis of parabolic trough solar collectors, focusing on the substitution of the conventional circular absorber with a rhombus-shaped absorber.
Ramesh K. Donga +2 more
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Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Initial Trials
Journal of Mechatronics, Electrical Power, and Vehicular Technology, 2012 This paper discusses initial trials of parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) in Bandung. PTSC model consists of concentrator, absorber and tracking system. Concentrator designs are made with 2m aperture width, 6m length and 0.75m focal distance.
Ghalya Pikra +3 more
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF PARABOLIC TROUGH SOLAR COLLECTOR
Iraqi Journal for Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2018 This work presents design, instrumented and test of a parabolic trough solar collector under Baghdad climate conditions (of latitude 33.33o N, of longitude 44.4o E). The parabolic trough solar collector consists of: a mirror matrix or tapes which work as
Karima E Amori, Randa R Sari
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Performance of a parabolic trough solar collector
Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 2017 The performance of a South African parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) module has been characterised using the ASHRAE 93-1986 standard. The collector is designed for component testing and development in a solar energy research programme.
M J Brooks, I Mills, T M Harms
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Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Circuit
发电技术, 2021 The solar radiation is intermittent and unstable, and its dynamic instability affects the stable output of parabolic trough solar collector. Therefore, it is extremely important to study the dynamic characteristics of the solar heating process of ...
Lanhua LIU +3 more
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Energy analysis of a hybrid parabolic trough collector with a steam power plant in Jordan
Energy Exploration & Exploitation, 2023 In this work, a hybrid system consisting of a parabolic trough collector and a steam power plant is proposed. The effect of utilizing the parabolic trough collector on improving the performance of the plant and reducing fuel consumption has been studied ...
Jamil Al Asfar +2 more
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Geometrical Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector
ENP Engineering Science JournalThe geometric of the parabolic trough collector (PTC) is a field that should be paid special attention, knowing that a better geometry induces a better efficiency and lower costs.
Mohamed Salim Djenane +2 more
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Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2022 This paper proposes a fuzzy non-linear programming based optimisation approach using Genetic algorithm to enhance the performance of commercial parabolic trough collector concentrated solar thermal power plants with thermal energy storage capability. The
R.P. Praveen, Kotturu V.V. Chandra Mouli
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Optimum Design of Parabolic Solar Collector with Exergy Analysis
Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2017 This research deals with optimum design of parabolic solar collector with exergy analysis, a mathematical model built to reach the optimum design for the parabolic trough solar collector by three main parts.
Maki Haj. Zaidan +2 more
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Design and evaluation of solar parabolic trough collector system integrated with conventional oil boiler [PDF]
Archives of Electrical Engineering, 2021 In this paper an attempt has been made towards the design and evaluation of a solar parabolic trough collector (PTC) system integrated with a conventional oil boiler (COB) to increase the energy utilization effectiveness and reduce the environmental ...
Mustefa Jibril Taha +3 more
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