Comprehensive review on various parameters that influence the performance of parabolic trough collector
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13439-y
Abstract: Among the different kinds of renewable energy sources, solar energy plays a major role because it is safe and inexpensive at all times. Several techniques are developed for steam and electricity generation by solar energy,… read more here.
Keywords: trough collector; solar energy; collector; parabolic trough ... See more keywords
Energetic and exergetic investigation of a parabolic trough collector with internal fins operating with carbon dioxide
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DOI: 10.1007/s40095-017-0229-5
Abstract: The objective of this study is to determine the energetic and exergetic enhancement of parabolic trough collector with internal fins in the absorber. Carbon dioxide is the examined working fluid to investigate the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: trough collector; energetic exergetic; parabolic trough; collector internal ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation on the thermal behavior of nanofluid direct absorption in a trough collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.131
Abstract: Abstract In the present work, a solar direct absorption parabolic trough collector is prepared for studying the efficiency enhancement methods. The trough collector was manufactured with a width of 0.7 m and the height of 2 m… read more here.
Keywords: trough collector; direct absorption; experimental investigation; collector ... See more keywords
Thermodynamic and economic analyses of hydrogen production system using high temperature solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with parabolic trough collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.261
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, solar energy is used to produce hydrogen through high temperature electrolysis process. Usually PV modules are used to produce the required electricity. But efficiency of the PV panels is low and… read more here.
Keywords: system; parabolic trough; temperature; trough collector ... See more keywords
Energy, exergy and exergoeconomic optimization of a cogeneration system integrated with parabolic trough collector-wind turbine with desalination
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123122
Abstract: Abstract This paper brings together the benefits of a membrane-thermal desalination plant with an integrated system containing parabolic trough collectors and wind turbines in collaboration with the electrical network to produce power and freshwater. This… read more here.
Keywords: system; trough collector; desalination; cogeneration system ... See more keywords
Energy and exergy analysis of a new solar still composed of parabolic trough collector with built-in solar still
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.09.007
Abstract: Abstract The authors previously proposed and experimentally investigated a new standalone desalination system that is composed of a parabolic trough collector put under conventional solar still. In this study, an unsteady theoretical model is developed… read more here.
Keywords: solar still; parabolic trough; system; trough collector ... See more keywords
Numerical optimization and convective thermal loss analysis of improved solar parabolic trough collector receiver system with one sided thermal insulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.051
Abstract: Abstract Two type of receiver systems currently employed in solar parabolic trough collector technology are evacuated annuli receivers and air filled annuli receivers. While former receiver finds its way into high-temperature grid-acquaintance solar parabolic trough… read more here.
Keywords: trough collector; solar parabolic; air filled; receiver ... See more keywords
The engineering design of a high-performance parabolic trough collector using lumber for the support structure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.08.038
Abstract: Abstract This article presents the results of the research, engineering analysis, and design that demonstrates the technical feasibility of a parabolic trough collector that uses lumber for its supporting structure. The paper describes the experiments… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; trough collector; collector; structure ... See more keywords
Performance study on eutectic molten salt as a high temperature working fluid in the parabolic trough collector
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2019.1670733
Abstract: The growth of renewable energy technologies has made remarkable changes in the engineering field. In this paper, a progressive study has been made on the Solar Parabolic Trough Collector (SPTC) usi... read more here.
Keywords: trough collector; parabolic trough; performance study;
Small-Sized Parabolic Trough Collector System for Solar Dehumidification Application: Design, Development, and Potential Assessment
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/5759034
Abstract: The current study presents a numerical and real-time performance analysis of a parabolic trough collector (PTC) system designed for solar air-conditioning applications. Initially, a thermodynamic model of PTC is developed using engineering equation solver (EES)… read more here.
Keywords: dehumidification; system; trough collector; ptc ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Behavior of an Innovative Parabolic Trough Collector
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DOI: 10.3390/en12234438
Abstract: In the present work an experimental program aimed at assessing the mechanical behavior of an innovative parabolic solar trough is presented. More specifically, a lightweight and low-cost collector making large use of adhesive joints, which… read more here.
Keywords: behavior innovative; innovative parabolic; mechanical behavior; trough collector ... See more keywords