They concluded that in solar thermal power generation systems, it is the solar collector-receiver assembly where the effort has to be concentrated to reduce exergy losses. ... Reddy et al. [14] carried out energy and exergy analysis for the components of a parabolic-trough solar thermal power plant located in India. It was found that the main ...
As a promising application of solar energy, parabolic trough solar thermal power generation technology is one of the most important methods of solar thermal utilization. This …
Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems convert the energy from the sun into consumable power such as electricity [5],itis considered as the main technology used for medium temperature [6]. For industrial process heat and power generation, solar para-bolic trough collectors (PTC) [7] constitute a proven CSP device for thermal energy supply.
Research Organization: Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States) Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
Solar thermal-electric power systems collect and concentrate sunlight to produce the high temperatures needed to generate electricity. All solar thermal power systems have solar energy collectors with two main components: reflectors (mirrors) that capture and focus sunlight onto a receiver most types of systems, a heat-transfer fluid is heated and circulated …
In recent times, solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems have witnessed a widespread application of on-grid and off-grid energy systems in several countries around the world, due to the gradual reduction in PV modules cost and the ease of installation compared to the other energy technologies [2].Energy is currently being supplied to several remote …
Libya is located in the "solar belt" region; it means the largest amount of solar radiation in the world, which can be exploited in the generation of thermal or electrical energy directly ...
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A parabolic trough collector (PTC) is a type of solar thermal collector that is straight in one dimension and curved as a parabola in the other two, lined with a polished metal mirror. The sunlight which enters the mirror parallel to its plane of symmetry is focused along the focal line, where objects are positioned that are intended to be heated. In a solar cooker, for example, food is placed at the foc…
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Developing solar thermal power technology in an effective manner is a great challenge in China. In this paper an experiment platform of a parabolic trough solar collector system (PTCS) was developed for thermal power generation, and the performance of the PTCS was experimentally investigated with synthetic oil as the circulate heat transfer fluid (HTF). The …
Among the Concentrated Solar Collector (CSC) technologies, Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) is the most mature and commercialized CSC technology today. Currently, solar PTC technology is mainly used for electricity generation despite its huge potential for heating, especially in industrial process heat (IPH) applications. Though the technology is well …
performance prediction. However, knowledge of the power generation potential of a typical area using such optimized concentrating systems is of great importance [20]. In fact, although thermal performance of a parabolic trough solar power plant is critical to the global performance of the
Downloadable (with restrictions)! Sudan is a sunbelt country that has abundant solar resources and large wasteland areas, especially in the northern and western portions. Concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies are proven renewable energy (RE) systems to generate electricity in neighboring countries from solar radiation and have the potential to become cost-effective in …
Parabolic trough power plants use concentrated sunlight, in place of fossil fuels, to provide the thermal energy required to drive a conventional power plant.
PDF | On Jan 1, 2017, Xiang Cheng published Review of Solar Thermal Power Generation Technology | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
The principle, structure and characters of the trough solar thermal generation system were introduced. The status and development trend of the solar concentrator, receiver, Tracker and …
This paper presents a techno-economic viability assessment of a 25 MW Parabolic Trough solar thermal power plant for electricity generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria.
Trough solar thermal power plant for electricity generation in Effurun-Warri, Nigeria. The System Advisor Model (SAM) software was used for the analysis, based on the validated technical and financial
The operation of the parabolic trough solar generation system was modeled and ... Yanping, Z. & Xiaohong, H. Performance analysis of an improved 30 MW parabolic trough solar thermal power plant. ...
In the present review, parabolic trough collector (PTC) and linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) are comprehensively and comparatively reviewed in terms of historical background, technological features, recent advancement, economic analysis and application areas. It is found that although PTC and LFR are both classified as mainstream line-focus …
Solar thermal technologies are regarded as the most promising technology that can supplement the usage of fossil fuels in power generation. Among the solar thermal technologies, parabolic trough solar collectors (PTC''s) from the concentrated solar power (CSP) technology are the most matured application for the production of electricity and ...
Solar thermal power plants today are the most viable alternative to replace conventional thermal power plants to successfully combat climate change and global warming. …
7. Thermal energy storage (TES) TES are high-pressure liquid storage tanks used along with a solar thermal system to allow plants to bank several hours of potential electricity. • Two-tank direct system: solar thermal energy is stored right in the same heat-transfer fluid that collected it. • Two-tank indirect system: functions basically the same as the direct …
For future parabolic trough plants direct steam generation in the absorber pipes is a promising option for reducing the costs of solar thermal power generation. These new solar thermal power plants require innovative storage concepts, where the two phase heat transfer fluid poses a major challenge. A three-part storage system is proposed where a phase change …
For the centralized generation option, four types of solar thermal power plants are examined, the solar power system, the parabolic trough system, the solar thermal dish/Stirling system and the solar chimney. As a reference case, a coal-fired power plant, the dominant technology in India, is chosen.
Downloadable (with restrictions)! In this work a feasibility study is carried out in order to investigate whether the installation of a parabolic trough solar thermal technology for power generation in the Mediterranean region is economically feasible. The case study takes into account the available solar potential for Cyprus, as well as all available data concerning …
The principle, structure and characters of the trough solar thermal generation system were introduced. The status and development trend of the solar concentrator, receiver, Tracker and thermal storage systems were summarized. The development trend of trough solar thermal generation system was proposed.
collecting solar energy for thermal power generation. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) built and tested an 11.1 m2 parabolic trough concentrator (PTC). A system that generates steam indirectly by using concentrating solar power (CSP) is examined. The study examined absorbers'' thermal properties, thermal efficiency of combined thermal
China''s largest trough solar thermal power plant, located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, generated 330 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in the 12-month period ending on March 31 this year. ... Designed …
Direct steam generation (DSG) in parabolic troughs was first studied in the early 1980s by Murphy (1982) and Pederson (1982). Intensive research on DSG then started in 1988, when Luz identified this technology as the desired system for a future generation of its power plants. These R&D activities were not terminated on Luz''s demise in 1991, but have been …
The thermal storage system is an essential part of the trough solar thermal power generation system. Due to the strong randomness, intermittency, and volatility of solar energy resources, to ...
Overall, parabolic trough solar collectors offer a plethora of benefits, making them the most common type of solar thermal collectors. From their efficient design to their ability to generate electricity on a massive scale, …
China is one typical developing country suffering from pollutant. It has a serious problem of haze. In January 2013, a hazardous dense haze covered Beijing and the nearby cities, and affected more than 80 million people. ... He et al. built a model for a typical parabolic trough solar thermal power generation system with ORC within the ...
Solar conversion is believed to play a pivotal role in the Moroccan energy transition. The principle objective of this work is to comprehensively overview the Moroccan …
This paper discusses the potential advantages and challenges of using parabolic trough solar collectors to generate electricity from solar energy. It compares fossil fuels and …
DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102353 Corpus ID: 270263278; Comparative study of thermal performance improvement of parabolic trough solar collector using different heat transfer fluids, economic and environmental analysis of power generation.
Parabolic-trough solar collectors are widely used in solar thermal power-generation stations because the structure is simple and inexpensive. However, many factors affect their performance.
Downloadable (with restrictions)! In the last decades, solar thermal power plants based on parabolic trough concentrators have been widely deployed in the industry sectors. Indeed, there are various applications for thermal plants in industry, such as desalination, refrigeration and air heating. In this work, a dynamic simulation of a small sized parabolic trough collector plant is …
Adhering to these recommendations facilitates superior energy efficiency and thermal storage capacity, thereby enhancing the effective utilization of resources in solar power generation systems. 4.1.2. Solar fields with LFR. The same logic applied to parabolic trough solar fields is equally applicable to Fresnel reflector solar fields.
Among the Concentrated Solar Collector (CSC) technologies, Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) is the most mature and commercialized CSC technology today. Currently, solar PTC technology is mainly used for …
This paper takes the solar thermal power generation system with installed capacity of 50 MW and 100 MW as examples and uses SAM software to analyze the tower …
Active methods involve the use of technologies like photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power, and solar thermal collectors to directly convert solar energy into usable forms. On the other hand, passive methods focus on designing buildings with materials that possess favorable thermal properties and promote natural airflow, as well as ...
A comprehensive overview of parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) technology, its thermal performance analysis methods, components, materials, and industrial applications. …
This article demonstrates how a solar parabolic trough plant with thermal storage tank operates and how we can design a solar parabolic trough thermal power plant. The parabolic trough solar thermal power plant with energy storage system is one of the best solutions to mitigate the energy demand and achieve the green energy goals for a country.
