Solar thermal systems are advantageous since it is easier to store heat than electricity on a
large scale. As such, concentrated solar power is receiving considerable interest among …

The thermodynamics of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTC) play an important role in
solar energy and the efficiency of the collectors. This report presents an up-to-date review on …

In this work, forced convection heat transfer turbulent fluid flow inside the receiver tube of
solar parabolic trough collector is numerically simulated. The CuO-water and Al 2 O 3-water …

Notwithstanding the gradual substitution of conventional fossil fuels with sustainable
energies, the enduring relevance of nucleate boiling persists, owing to its remarkable …

This paper presents a review of the design parameters, mathematical techniques and
simulations used in the design of parabolic trough solar systems, along with a review on …

This paper was aimed to evaluate the effect of fluid type on thermal performance of parabolic
trough solar collector (PTSC). The simulation process was performed to predict thermal …

Concentrated solar power technologies are gaining more attention in the last two decades in
order to replace the conventional power technologies and reduce their environmental …

Direct steam generation (DSG) in parabolic-trough collectors (PTC) is one of the most
attractive technologies in concentrated solar power plants. Its appeal stems from its ability to …

This article presents an outdoor test method to evaluate the optical and thermal performance
of parabolic-trough collectors of large size (length≥ 100 m), similar to those currently …

The first generation of the parabolic trough collector (PTC) solar power plants uses synthetic
oil as a heat transfer fluid (HTF) in the solar field. Direct steam generation (DSG) in the solar …