An experimental implementation and testing of a concentrated hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system with monocrystalline solar cells using linear Fresnel reflected mirrors
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4862
Abstract: Integration of solar concentrators with photovoltaic (PV) systems reduces the required number of PV panels, which often account for the major costs of PV systems. The linear Fresnel reflector mirror is considered more effective because… read more here.
Keywords: system; testing concentrated; implementation testing; experimental implementation ... See more keywords
Enhancing the performance of a linear Fresnel reflector using nanofluids and internal finned absorber
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-018-6989-1
Abstract: The objective of this paper is to investigate thermal efficiency enhancement methods in a linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) with evacuated tube receiver. The primary reflectors of the collector are flat mirrors of 27 m2 total net… read more here.
Keywords: fresnel reflector; nanofluids internal; enhancement; finned absorber ... See more keywords
Optical and thermal investigation of a linear Fresnel collector with trapezoidal cavity receiver
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.02.082
Abstract: Abstract Concentrating solar collectors are proven to be efficient solutions for heat production in the order of 150–400 °C. These collectors utilize tracking reflective surfaces and employ line focus concentration. This paper deals with the optical… read more here.
Keywords: fresnel collector; investigation linear; thermal investigation; collector trapezoidal ... See more keywords
Preliminary cost-effectiveness assessment of a Linear Fresnel Concentrator: Case studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2020.100730
Abstract: Abstract Produce superheated steam for industrials process has been presented as one of the main advantageous applications of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants particularly Linear Fresnel Concentrator (LFC). LFC belongs to this category and produces… read more here.
Keywords: cost; case studies; steam; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords
Energy efficient multi-effect distillation powered by a solar linear Fresnel collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.05.082
Abstract: Abstract Solar-driven desalination is a potential solution to the problem of freshwater scarcity in many parts of the world. However, this technology requires considerable efforts to overcome a number of technical challenges such as high-energy… read more here.
Keywords: system; energy; water; fresnel collector ... See more keywords
Solar Rankine Cycle (SRC) powered by Linear Fresnel solar field and integrated with Multi Effect Desalination (MED) system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.10.033
Abstract: Abstract The Linear Fresnel (LF) solar filed was considered to support part of the required thermal energy of the Solar Rankin Cycle (SRC). Multi Effect Desalination (MED) system was applied in order to produce distillate… read more here.
Keywords: effect desalination; cycle src; multi effect; src ... See more keywords
Beam-down linear Fresnel reflector: BDLFR
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.017
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a novel linear solar concentrating system named BDLFR, acronym of Beam-Down Linear Fresnel Reflector. A BDLFR system consists of a primary LFR array reflecting sunlight into a secondary hyperbolic –or elliptic–… read more here.
Keywords: bdlfr; fresnel reflector; beam linear; reflector bdlfr ... See more keywords
Performance assessment of linear Fresnel solar reflector using MWCNTs/DW nanofluids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.10.137
Abstract: Abstract In this study industrial grade Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanoparticles dispersed in distilled water (DW) are investigated to evaluate its impact on the thermal behavior of linear Fresnel solar reflector technology. The stability and… read more here.
Keywords: solar reflector; reflector; mwcnts nanofluids; fresnel solar ... See more keywords
Experimental analysis for co-generation of heat and power with convex lens as SOE and linear Fresnel Lens as POE using active water stream
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.08.132
Abstract: Abstract This paper evaluates the performance of standalone thermal system and cogeneration PVT system under concentrated two stage linear Fresnel lens (FL) based system with convex lens as Secondary Optic Element (SOE). Experiment for standalone… read more here.
Keywords: system; two stage; power; convex lens ... See more keywords
Optimized design of a linear Fresnel collector with a compound parabolic secondary reflector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.02.100
Abstract: Abstract In linear Fresnel collectors (LFCs), a receiver composed of CPC secondary reflector and evacuated tube need to be highly coupled with the mirror field. An optimized design method of the LFC is proposed in… read more here.
Keywords: optimized design; ratio; mirror field; secondary reflector ... See more keywords
Simulation-based optimisation of a linear Fresnel collector mirror field and receiver for optical, thermal and economic performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.06.001
Abstract: The University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the South African National Research Foundation (DST-NRF Solar Spoke). read more here.
Keywords: collector mirror; fresnel collector; optimisation linear; simulation based ... See more keywords