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Performance Simulation Comparison for Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors in China
Joint Authors
Wang, Jinping
Wang, Jun
Bi, Xiaolong
Wang, Xiang
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Parabolic trough systems are the most used concentrated solar power technology.
The operating performance and optical efficiency of the parabolic trough solar collectors (PTCs) are different in different regions and different seasons.
To determine the optimum design and operation of the parabolic trough solar collector throughout the year, an accurate estimation of the daily performance is needed.
In this study, a mathematical model for the optical efficiency of the parabolic trough solar collector was established and three typical regions of solar thermal utilization in China were selected.
The performance characteristics of cosine effect, shadowing effect, end loss effect, and optical efficiency were calculated and simulated during a whole year in these three areas by using the mathematical model.
The simulation results show that the optical efficiency of PTCs changes from 0.4 to 0.8 in a whole year.
The highest optical efficiency of PTCs is in June and the lowest is in December.
The optical efficiency of PTCs is mainly influenced by the solar incidence angle.
The model is validated by comparing the test results in parabolic trough power plant, with relative error range of 1% to about 5%.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Jinping& Wang, Jun& Bi, Xiaolong& Wang, Xiang. 2016. Performance Simulation Comparison for Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors in China. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Jinping…[et al.]. Performance Simulation Comparison for Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors in China. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106551
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Jinping& Wang, Jun& Bi, Xiaolong& Wang, Xiang. Performance Simulation Comparison for Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors in China. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106551
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106551