Dynamic simulation and thermal investigation of a PTC for building integration under the climatic conditions of South eastern MOROCCO

This paper aims to report a detailed study of Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) prototype’s thermal system that requires sizing and dimensioning investigation its main parts. PTC possesses field-type evacuated tube solar collector with U-shaped. Furthermore, simulation developed TRNSYS is carried out evaluate the validity feasibility this system, in particular, for low-temperature range. The oriented south follows sun from east west through single-axis tracking under real weather conditions. From results we noticed operating configuration considered study, fraction significantly large throughout year. During summer, needs are covered almost 100 %. Whereas, it necessary integrate an auxiliary winter period. tank temperature reached maximum around 90 °C during summer constantly ensures heated floor 28 °C. reported analysis may enable design estimate region potential productivity over year, different applications such as heating domestic water underfloor systems.