Use of sinusoidal surface profile in the absorber tube of a parabolic trough solar collector to enhance its thermal performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-09929-9
Abstract: In this work, the primary objective is to develop a sinusoidal wave profile at the inner surface of an absorber tube, study with different working fluids for its possible application in a parabolic trough solar… read more here.
Keywords: parabolic trough; solar collector; absorber tube; trough solar ... See more keywords
Investigation of a star flow insert in a parabolic trough solar collector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.04.099
Abstract: Abstract The use of flow inserts is a common passive technique for enhancing the thermal performance of parabolic trough solar collectors. The objective of this work is to investigate a novel insert with a star… read more here.
Keywords: trough solar; flow; parabolic trough; efficiency ... See more keywords
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
An integrated program of a stand-alone parabolic trough solar thermal power plant: Code description and test
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2018.02.006
Abstract: Abstract Solar thermal systems produce steam after being energized by solar parabolic trough concentrators, are incorporated with a steam turbine-generator assembly to produce electricity. This study presents a code for prediction of performance, while under-taking… read more here.
Keywords: plant; trough solar; code; power ... See more keywords
Geometric optimization of parabolic trough solar collector based on the local concentration ratio using the Monte Carlo method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.09.001
Abstract: Abstract This research is aimed at geometric analysis of parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) in different sizes of the main components of the system. The rate of the Local Concentration Ratio (LCR) on the receiver… read more here.
Keywords: local concentration; trough solar; method; collector ... See more keywords
Novel parabolic trough solar collector and solar photovoltaic/thermal hybrid system for multi-generational systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112750
Abstract: Abstract A novel hybrid system, comprising a parabolic trough solar collector and solar photovoltaic/thermal collector units, is proposed and structured for useful multi-generational purposes with hydrogen production. The designed system comprises a parabolic trough solar… read more here.
Keywords: system; trough solar; solar photovoltaic; collector ... See more keywords
Analysis and validation of a thermal hydraulic dynamic model for the parabolic trough solar field
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.05.090
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a thermal hydraulic dynamic model (THDM) is developed to improve the efficiency and controllability of a parabolic trough solar field (SF). The THDM is divided into a hydraulic submodel and a… read more here.
Keywords: thermal hydraulic; trough solar; hydraulic dynamic; solar field ... See more keywords
Design and construction of a new dual CHP-type renewable energy power plant based on an improved parabolic trough solar collector and a biofuel generator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.11.100
Abstract: Abstract A dual hybrid system, including an improved parabolic trough solar collector (CSP) and a biodiesel generator was designed and constructed in this study. The biodiesel was produced from 1st and 3rd generations of biofuel… read more here.
Keywords: improved parabolic; parabolic trough; solar collector; trough solar ... See more keywords
The effect of dust accumulation on the cleanliness factor of a parabolic trough solar concentrator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.01.091
Abstract: Abstract Solar reflectors are exposed to outdoor environments where dust accumulation is a primary degrading factor on optical performance. In this study, the effect of dust accumulation on reflectivity at different positions on the reflector… read more here.
Keywords: dust accumulation; accumulation; trough solar; effect dust ... See more keywords
Hydrothermal effects of using two twisted tape inserts in a parabolic trough solar collector filled with MgO-MWCNT/thermal oil hybrid nanofluid
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101331
Abstract: Abstract Despite the studies that have been done on boosting the performance of solar collectors, their efficiency is still not acceptable and therefore, it is necessary to provide new solutions to augment their performance. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: parabolic trough; mgo mwcnt; trough solar; mwcnt thermal ... See more keywords
Novel low-cost parabolic trough solar collector with TPCT heat pipe and solar tracker: Performance and comparing with commercial flat-plate and evacuated tube solar collectors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.11.057
Abstract: Abstract This work presents a novel low-cost parabolic trough solar collector in which a two-phase closed thermosiphon (TPCT) heat pipe made of stainless steel and composed of evaporation and condensation parts with a total length… read more here.
Keywords: evacuated tube; trough solar; collector; heat ... See more keywords