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Optical efficiency measurement of solar receiver tubes: A testbed and case studies
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2018 Knowledge of the parabolic-trough collector (PTC) solar receiver performance is essential in solar thermal power plants using this type of collector technology because it is the component responsible for collecting the solar radiation and transferring it
Rafael López-Martín, Loreto Valenzuela
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International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.The increasing global demand for sustainable energy emphasizes the need for improved solar thermal technologies. Parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSCs) in concentrating solar power systems face limited thermal efficiency due to suboptimal heat transfer fluids (HTFs) and outdated absorber designs.
Most. Zannatul Ferdoushi +4 more
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Dynamic simulation and exergetic optimization of a Concentrating Photovoltaic/ Thermal (CPVT) system [PDF]
, 2019 The development of a dynamic, theoretical model suitable for the prediction of the long-term performance of a parabolic-trough Concentrating Photovoltaic/Thermal CPVT system is discussed in the present study. The formulation of the mathematical model and
Belessiotis, V. +3 more
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International Journal of Photoenergy, 2015 A multitude of the researches focus on the factors of the thermal efficiency of a parabolic trough solar collector, that is, the optical-thermal efficiency. However, it is limited to a single or double factors for available system.
Xiaoyan Liu, Jing Huang, Qianjun Mao
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International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.The capture of solar radiation by troughs concentrating radiation onto absorbing cylinders placed in them is fundamental to applications in many industrial and urban environments. The efficiency of the collection of solar radiation depends strongly upon the design of the concentrating trough.
Wattana Ratismith +2 more
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Energies, 2020 In concentrated solar power technology, the precise shape of the reflective surfaces is crucial for efficiency. Considering the geometry and size of a parabolic trough collector, measuring the actual shape is not trivial and some techniques can only be ...
Gabriele Guidi +7 more
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Artificial Neural Networks Modeling of Heat Transfer Characteris-tics in a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector using Nano-Fluids [PDF]
, 2021 Tablo Azad Hama Salih +2 more
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Overview of geothermal resource exploration and development in North Africa
Deep Underground Science and Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 4, Page 673-685, December 2025.This article reviews geothermal exploration in North Africa, highlighting key activities, government policies, and exploration findings across Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. The region's substantial geothermal potential, driven by tectonic activity, positions it to play a significant role in the global geothermal energy ...
Meryem Redouane
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Characterization and Performance Analysis of Non-Metallic Oxide Nano-Fluids in Compound Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors [PDF]
, 2022 Muhammad Kaleem +3 more
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Engineering Reports, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2025.A computational model for analyzing heat and mass transfer in MHD viscoelastic nanofluid flow with Brownian motion, thermal radiation and chemical reaction are developed in this work. The findings demonstrate how flow stability, heat transfer, and solute distribution are impacted by these significant physical effects.
Tazin Tamanna, Sarder Firoz Ahmmed
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