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Cost effective design of compound parabolic collector for steam generation

Author Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit Author Jyeshtharaj B. Joshi

Abstract

In this paper we present a working model of Compound Parabolic Collector (CPC) system for the application of process steam generation. It is easy for fabrication, operation and has a lower cost compared to other available concentrating solar collector systems with further possibility of lowering the cost. An experimental demonstration unit having an aperture area of nearly 30 m2 was set up and tested for steam generation. The performance analysis of the system shows potential of improving thermal efficiency up to 71%. By virtue of its geometry, the proposed CPC system requires much lesser mirror area compared to conventional CPC design and require single tilt adjustment per day for a daily 6 h operation.

Keywords

Compound Parabolic Collector CPC Design Steam Generation Cost-Effective Solar Collector Solar Thermal Energy Process Heat Applications Concentrating Solar Collector Thermal Efficiency Experimental Demonstration Aperture Area Mirror Area Optimization Single Tilt Adjustment Solar Energy Utilization Renewable Energy Sustainable Steam Production Solar Thermal Efficiency Energy Cost Reduction Solar Concentrator Geometry Low-Cost Fabrication Performance Analysis Green Energy Solutions Solar Heating Systems Industrial Process Heat Solar Power Engineering Thermal Energy Storage
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Volume 90
Pages 43-50
DOI 10.1016/j.solener.2012.12.020
ISSN 1471-1257
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