Technological assessment of different solar-biomass systems for hybrid power generation in Europe
Abstract Solar Tower (ST), Parabolic Trough (PT), Linear Fresnel (LF) and Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) are discussed in the context of their suitability for hybridisation with …
Photovoltaic (PV) are discussed in the context of their suitability for hybridisation with …
Review of software for optical analyzing and optimizing heliostat fields
Abstract Solar Central Receiver power facilities are complex industrial systems which
require a very important initial investment. The heliostat field is a key factor for both the initial …
require a very important initial investment. The heliostat field is a key factor for both the initial …
Optimization of a trapezoidal cavity absorber for the Linear Fresnel Reflector
To increase the efficiency of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants, the use of optimization
methods is a current topic of research. This paper focuses on applying an integrated …
methods is a current topic of research. This paper focuses on applying an integrated …
Improved discrete ordinate method for accurate simulation radiation transport using solar and LED light sources
This work describes adaptive quadrature, a new feature designed to improve the Discrete
Ordinate Method (DOM) in parallel and cone-shaped radiation sources. OpenFOAM was …
Ordinate Method (DOM) in parallel and cone-shaped radiation sources. OpenFOAM was …
Parabolic trough collector or linear Fresnel collector? A comparison of optical features including thermal quality based on commercial solutions
Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) are still today the most mature technology in
concentrating solar power. However, linear Fresnel collectors (LFCs) have been identified …
concentrating solar power. However, linear Fresnel collectors (LFCs) have been identified …
Simulation-based optimisation of a linear Fresnel collector mirror field and receiver for optical, thermal and economic performance
Increasing the efficiency of concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies by means of
optimisation tools is one of the current topics of solar thermal researchers. Of these …
optimisation tools is one of the current topics of solar thermal researchers. Of these …
[HTML][HTML] A new design of multi-tube receiver for Fresnel technology to increase the thermal performance
Solar heat for industrial processes is a promising way to meet the high thermal demand
required by the industry, while this application becomes an important niche market for solar …
required by the industry, while this application becomes an important niche market for solar …
Performance model and thermal comparison of different alternatives for the Fresnel single-tube receiver
Although most of recent commercial Solar Thermal Power Plants (STPP) installed worldwide
are parabolic trough plants, it seems that Linear Fresnel Collectors (LFC) are becoming an …
are parabolic trough plants, it seems that Linear Fresnel Collectors (LFC) are becoming an …
A numerical study on optical and thermodynamic characteristics of a spherical cavity receiver
Z Si-Quan, L Xin-Feng, D Liu, M Qing-Song - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
In this paper, a 3D model is created to investigate optical and thermodynamic performance
of the spherical cavity receiver. Spiral copper pipes placed in the cavity absorb radiation …
of the spherical cavity receiver. Spiral copper pipes placed in the cavity absorb radiation …
Optical and thermal investigation of a linear Fresnel collector with trapezoidal cavity receiver
P Tsekouras, C Tzivanidis, K Antonopoulos - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Concentrating solar collectors are proven to be efficient solutions for heat production in the
order of 150–400° C. These collectors utilize tracking reflective surfaces and employ line …
order of 150–400° C. These collectors utilize tracking reflective surfaces and employ line …