Numerical investigation and experimental validation of the impacts of an inner radiation shield on parabolic trough solar receivers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.12.112
Abstract: Abstract Conventional parabolic trough solar receivers are widely used to harvest heat energy at temperatures ranging from 400 °C to 550 °C. However, high temperatures cause excessive heat loss in solar receivers. Two types of novel solar… read more here.
Keywords: solar receivers; solar selective; trough solar; radiation shield ... See more keywords
Aiming clusters of heliostats over solar receivers for distributing heat flux using one variable per group
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.06.096
Abstract: Abstract The performance of solar central receivers is inherently linked to the aiming distribution/cluster of heliostats over the surface of solar receivers. A reliable methodology is necessary to maintain the lifespan of these costly devices.… read more here.
Keywords: heat flux; solar receivers; methodology; group ... See more keywords