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Energies, 2018 While the circular shape is currently the proven optimum design of the energy collection element (ECE) of a parabolic trough collector, that is yet to be confirmed for parabolic trough concentrating collectors (PTCCs) like trough concentrating ...
Majedul Islam +2 more
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Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 3, Page 1180-1194, March 2026.ABSTRACT This study aims to model a solar power plant (SPP) utilizing parabolic trough collectors (PTC) to fulfill the electricity needs in an arid zone of the southern of Tunisia. The research integrates both experimental and numerical approaches. A prototype of a PTC was first constructed and experimentally tested under arid climates. Subsequently, a
Anissa Ghomrassi +2 more
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Design and Testing of a solar Parabolic Trough System for Electricity Generation in Sudan [PDF]
The performance characteristics of a parabolic trough collector system have been characterized using ASHRAE 93 standard. The standard includes collector efficiency test and the incident angle modifier test.
Mohamed, Eltahir Ahmed +1 more
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Solar Energy Delivering Greenhouse with an Integrated NIR filter [PDF]
The scope of this investigation is the design and development of a new type of greenhouse with an integrated filter for rejecting near infrared radiation (NIR) and a solar energy delivery system. Cooled greenhouses are an important issue to cope with the
Bot, G.P.A. +4 more
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A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems [PDF]
, 2017 A crossed compound parabolic concentrator (CCPC) is applied into a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid solar collector, i.e. concentrating PV/T (CPV/T) collector, to develop new hybrid roof-top CPV/T systems.
A. Montecucco +61 more
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Mathematical modelling of operation modes and performance evaluation of an innovative small-scale concentrated solar organic Rankine cycle plant [PDF]
, 2018 In this paper an innovative small-scale concentrated solar 2 kWe organic Rankine cycle plant coupled with a phase change material storage tank equipped with reversible heat pipes is investigated using a simulation analysis.
Arteconi, A, Cioccolanti, L, Tascioni, R
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Nanomaterials, 2015 Application of solar collectors for hot water supply, space heating, and cooling plays a significant role in reducing building energy consumption.
Guoying Xu +4 more
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Solar multiple optimization for a solar-only thermal power plant, using oil as heat transfer fluid in the parabolic trough collectors [PDF]
, 2009 Usual size of parabolic trough solar thermal plants being built at present is approximately 50 M We. Most of these plants do not have a thermal storage system for maintaining the power block performance at nominal conditions during long non-insolation ...
Abánades Velasco, Alberto +3 more
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Numerical study of perforated obstacles effects on the performance of solar parabolic trough collector. [PDF]
Front Chem, 2022 Fahim T +6 more
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Mathematical Modeling of the Mojave Solar Plants [PDF]
, 2019 Competitiveness of solar energy is one of current main research topics. Overall efficiency of solar plants can be improved by using advanced control strategies.
Camacho, Eduardo F. +3 more
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