System characteristics of trough solar energy
To better understand the thermal hydraulic characteristics of the parabolic trough solar field (PTSF), a comprehensive thermal hydraulic model (CTHM) based on a pilot plant is developed in this ... - Download [PDF]
A detailed parameter study on the comprehensive characteristics …
To better understand the thermal hydraulic characteristics of the parabolic trough solar field (PTSF), a comprehensive thermal hydraulic model (CTHM) based on a pilot plant is developed in this ...
Thermal and hydraulic characteristics of a large-scaled parabolic ...
To better understand the characteristics of a large-scaled parabolic trough solar field (PTSF) under cloud passages, a novel method which combines a closed-loop thermal hydraulic model (CLTHM) and cloud vector (CV) is developed. Besides, the CLTHM is established and validated based on a pilot plant. Moreover, some key …
Design, construction, and testing of a parabolic trough solar ...
This paper reports the design, construction, and evaluation of a solar parabolic trough concentrator (PTC) with a rim angle of 45°, a length of 4.88 m, and an aperture area of 5.8 m 2.The PTC is made of aluminium in such a way that both the manufacturing and assembly processes do not require complicated technology or skilled …
A New Generation of Parabolic Trough Technology
11 parabolic trough plants in operation (50 MW each) 2 parabolic trough plants under construction (50 MW each) Rest of the world 400 MW Algeria: 150 MW hybrid plant (20 MW solar) in operation Shams-1 (Abu Dhabi): 100 MW parabolic trough plant under construction South Africa: 150 MW (50 MW tower, 100 MW parabolic
Wind and structural loads data measured on parabolic trough solar ...
Overview of the measurements at Nevada Solar One. The NSO parabolic trough plant is located near Boulder City, Nevada, USA, at 35.8 N, −114.983 E and at 540 m elevation in a hilly desert ...
Ray-Thermal-Structural Coupled Analysis of Parabolic Trough …
School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technol ogy, No. 92, West Dazhi Street, Harbin 150001 P. R. China 1. Introduction An effective approach to sustainable energy is the utilization of solar energy. The parabolic trough collector with central receiver is one of the most suitable systems for solar power generation.
Study on dynamic model and dynamic characteristics of Delingha …
A model for a typical parabolic trough solar thermal power generation system with Organic Rankine Cycle (PT-SEGS–ORC) was built within the transient energy simulation package TRNSYS, which is ...
Parabolic Trough
DOE funds solar research and development (R&D) in parabolic trough systems as one of four concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies aiming to meet the goals of the SunShot Initiative. Parabolic troughs, which are a type of linear concentrator, are t...
Modelling of parabolic trough direct steam generation solar collectors ...
Solar electric generation systems (SEGS) currently in operation are based on parabolic trough solar collectors using synthetic oil heat transfer fluid in the collector loop to transfer thermal energy to a Rankine cycle turbine via a heat exchanger. To improve performance and reduce costs direct steam generation in the collector has been proposed.
Experimental Investigation of Parabolic Trough Solar Collector …
The parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) is a type o solar technology that converts solar radiation into thermal energy for industrial and commercial processes. Recently, researchers have been focusing on improving the efficiency of the parabolic trough system by enhancing the working fluid, the reflectivity surface unit, minimizing …
Experimental Study on the Heat Transfer Characteristics of a …
12 An experimental system of parabolic trough solar collector and heat transfer was set up with a new 13 molten salt employed as the heat transfer medium (with a melting point of 86 ℃ and a working 14 temperature upper limit of 550 ℃). The circulation of molten salts in the system took place over 1,000 15 hrs. Experiments were conducted to ...
Transient model and characteristics of parabolic-trough solar ...
In this paper, the optimum thermal and thermodynamic operating conditions of a parabolic trough solar energy system working with copper-Therminol®VP-1, silver-Therminol®VP-1 and Al2O3-Therminol ...
Modeling and Characteristic Analysis of a Solar Parabolic Trough …
Parabolic trough solar collector is a kind of line-focus concentrating solar utilizations for industry, with medium temperature, maximum working temperature 400–500°C. …
(PDF) Parabolic trough solar collectors: A general overview of ...
This study aims to present the state-of-the-art of parabolic trough solar collector technology with a focus on different thermal performance analysis methods and …
Parabolic trough solar collectors: A sustainable and efficient energy ...
Solar energy is a renewable resource that has the potential to provide a lifetime supply of energy. Parabolic trough solar collectors are a type of solar thermal collector that can be used to generate electricity. This paper discusses the potential advantages and challenges of using parabolic trough solar collectors.
A three-dimensional simulation of a parabolic trough solar …
In order to reveal the thermal and fluid characteristics of the HCEs, a three-dimensional numerical simulation on the PTCs system is implemented. The solar energy flux profile was calculated by the ray-tracing method, and performance simulations with a motivation of analyzing the process of converting solar radiation to solar thermal …
Transient model and characteristics of parabolic-trough solar ...
DOI: 10.1016/J.SOLENER.2019.02.047 Corpus ID: 127461708; Transient model and characteristics of parabolic-trough solar collectors: Molten salt vs. synthetic oil @article{Xu2019TransientMA, title={Transient model and characteristics of parabolic-trough solar collectors: Molten salt vs. synthetic oil}, author={Haojie Xu and Yinshi Li …
Thermal Management and Performance Enhancement of Parabolic …
<p>Among the different existing technologies for concentrating direct solar irradiance, parabolic trough concentrators (PTCs) are the fully developed and commonly installed …
Dynamic characteristics of a novel liquid air energy storage system ...
Shi et al. [16] proposed a solar-aided LAES system integrating with seawater desalination and the highest system energy efficiency and exergy efficiency are 33.57 % and 44.34 %, respectively. Li et al. [17] constructed a solar-assisted LAES system, in which ORC was used for both the charging and discharging cycles and the RTE was …
Study on dynamic model and dynamic characteristics of Delingha …
Section snippets Trough solar thermal power generation system. The trough solar thermal power generation system is mainly composed of a heat collecting system consisting of parabolic trough heat collectors, a steam generation system, an energy storage system and a steam turbine power generation system, as shown in Fig. 1.
Progress in concentrated solar power technology with parabolic …
A realistic non-uniform heat flux distribution and experimentally measured physical properties of three different porous medium were used to precisely represent the …
Parabolic trough solar collectors: A general overview of technology ...
Solar energy is one of the most important emerging renewable energy resources in recent times. This study aims to present the state-of-the-art of parabolic …
OVERVIEW OF SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES
best solar resource. Pa rabolic Trough systems use parabolic trough-shaped mirrors to focus sunlight on thermally efficient receiver tubes that contain a heat transfer fluid (Figure 1). This fluid is heated to 390 oC (734 oF) and pumped through a series of heat
Design and performance characteristics of solar adsorption ...
Use of parabolic trough solar energy collectors for sea-water desalination. ... Performance characteristics of parabolic trough solar collector system for hot water generation. Int Energy J, 7 (2006), pp ... Production of biosorbents from waste olive cake and its adsorption characteristics for Zn 2+ ion. Sustainability, 1 (2009), pp. …
SOLAR PARABOLIC TROUGH
The basic component of the solar field is the solar parabolic trough solar collector made up of parabolic and the tracking system that includes the drive, Acurex, single axis …
Automated Stand for Measuring Thermal and Energy …
We have investigated the optical and thermal characteristics of the energy module of a solar parabolic trough plant with the following geometric …
(PDF) Parabolic trough solar collectors: A general overview of ...
Solar energy is one of the most important emerging renewable energy resources in recent times. This study aims to present the state-of-the-art of parabolic trough solar collector technology with a ...
Study on the influence of dust accumulation on the photothermal ...
Surface dust of mirrors in natural environments is a technical problem that must be solved in trough solar energy systems. This problem causes large optical loss in solar energy systems, which leads to a decrease in collecting efficiency. ... Characteristics and influence of dust distribution on the surface of the trough …
Enhancement and characteristics study of parabolic trough solar ...
Solar energy is the most prevalent among renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Its widespread applications encompass space heating, cooling, cooking, electricity generation, and steam production [].The parabolic trough collector (PTC) is one of the thermal collector types at operating conditions of about 30–500 °C and is …
Parabolic Trough Solar Technology
Parabolic trough (solar) collectors (PTCs) are technical devices to collect the energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it typically into thermal energy at …
A detailed parameter study on the comprehensive characteristics …
This paper presents the theoretical analysis results of the relations between the geometric parameters of the reflector of a parabolic trough collector (PTC) system and the focal shape formed by the defocusing phenomenon of the non-parallel solar beam firstly. Then the effects of these designed parameters and the defocusing phenomenon on the …
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In addition, you can dive deeper into solar energy and learn about how the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office is driving innovative research and development in these areas. Solar Energy 101. …
Coupled Heat and Humidity Control System of Narrow-Trough Solar ...
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4166499 Corpus ID: 250977987; Coupled Heat and Humidity Control System of Narrow-Trough Solar Collector and Solid Desiccant in Chinese Solar Greenhouse: Analysis of Optical / Thermal Characteristics and Experimental Study