Suntec/Hexcel parabolic trough
Abstract
The paper presents the technical data on the line-focusing collectors with single-axis tracking and the experimental tests to demonstrate the effects of collector spacing and orientation on annual energy output. Solar energy must be capable of supplying energy to the industrial process market which will require temperatures over 500 F; these can be supplied by such line-focusing collectors. The collector layout, the receiver assembly and the collector testing are discussed concluding that the physical layout is one of the most significant variables which can affect the performance of a solar collector system
- Publication:
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Sun II
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979sun2.conf..459B
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Industrial Energy;
- Parabolic Reflectors;
- Solar Collectors;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Energy Technology;
- Performance Prediction;
- Performance Tests;
- Test Facilities;
- Energy Production and Conversion