Performance Evaluation and Optimization of a Novel System Combining a Photovoltaic/Thermal Subsystem & an Organic Rankine Cycle Driven by Solar Parabolic Trough Collector
Abstract:A novel coupling system that combines a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) subsystem and an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) driven by solar parabolic trough collector (PTC) is presented in this paper. The mathematical model is initially built. On the basis, the influence of area ratio of two collectors (PV/T and PTC) on the performance of system is discussed. The results show that the optimal area ratio of PV/T to PTC is 8:2, which can achieve the maximum energy output. Moreover, the performance of the coupling system an… Show more
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