The research team performed a detailed bottom-up manufacturing cost estimate for an advanced parabolic trough design — the Solar Dynamics Sunbeam-MT (Sunbeam Mid-Term). This includes all components and assembly in facility (e.g. space frame arms), purchased parts mirrors receiver tubes). Estimates of construction activities have been made to then determine estimated installed cost. Prior analys...

In this research, a practical and theoretical study was conducted to evaluate the performance of parabolic trough collectors (PTCS) length (3 m) width (2.67 for three solar connected in parallel, absorber tube is made stainless steel with an internal external diameter (0.028 m), (0.031 respectively. The 11 m, painted un shiny black paint increase absorption sunlight reduces thermal radiation. w...

Abstract In this research, the performance of a stepped solar still has been experimentally evaluated. For purpose, parabolic trough collector used to preheat saline water entering still. Also, two flat external reflectors have employed increase amount energy received by steps and system. The findings research indicate that use is more effective than using collector. it efficient apply both mec...

This paper presents a theoretical and practical analysis of the application of the thermoeconomic method. A furnace for heating air is evaluated using the methodology. The furnace works with solar energy, received from a parabolic trough collector and with electricity supplied by an electric power utility. The methodology evaluates the process by the first and second law of thermodynamics as th...

In this research, a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) as Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC), using Peltier cooling modules for power generation was analyzed by the Cross-Entropy method. When comparing conventional solar electric generators with system, we have advantage that it is compact and lightweight can be easily assembled used low-cost equipment. For perform I(V) measurements use fit models to...