Concentrating collector systems for solar thermal and thermochemical applications

Li, Lifeng; Wang, Bo; Bader, Roman; Cooper, Thomas; Lipínski, Wojciech

doi:10.1016/bs.ache.2021.10.001

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“…Solar energy is present at higher levels than other renewable energies in the world [1], which makes it an alternative source for the production of electrical and thermal energy [2], through the different existing technologies [3]. For the production of thermal energy, solar thermal systems stand out from photovoltaic systems due to their capacity to reach operating temperatures above 1000°C [4].…”

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Performance evaluation of a parabolic cylinder collector applying the Monte Carlo ray tracing method

Tarazona-Romero,

Castillo Leon,

Ascanio Villabona

et al. 2024

Sustainable Engineering and Innovation

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The purpose of this article is to evaluate the performance of a prototype parabolic trough collector for three proposed scenarios, where geometric designs with optical characteristics are tested according to the appropriate technological paradigm; low cost of maintenance and implementation, intensive local labor, materials and resources of the implementation area. The device was developed by the Energy, Automation and Control Systems Research Group GISEAC of the Unidades Tecnológicas de Santander for low-cost water heating; using materials and labor for its fabrication easily available locally. Monte Carlo ray tracing methodology was applied using the open-access software SolTrace and Tonatiuh. To select the geometric scenario to be simulated, the edge angle and the width of the primary reflection system of the device were varied. The results obtained showed that the aperture of the parabola has a direct impact on the drop in the concentration ratio (CR) percentage value and the performance of the prototype.

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