The design of advanced control systems to optimize the overall performance of Parabolic Trough Collectors solar plants with Direct Steam Generation is currently a priority research line at PSA-CIEMAT. The development of dynamic models for use in simulation and control of this type of solar power plant is presented in this article, focused on the DISS experimental solar plant. The developed mode...

This paper focuses on the design of a Stirling engine for distributed solar thermal applications. In particular, we design for the low temperature differential that is attainable with distributed solar collectors and the low cost that is required to be competitive in this space. We will describe how these considerations drive the core design, the methodology for improving the design, and summar...

In this study, photocatalytic degradation of phenol by titanium dioxide (TiO2) in aqueous solution was evaluated. The UV energy of solar light was utilized by compound parabolic collectors (CPCs) technology. The effect of irradiation time, initial pH, and dosage of TiO2 were investigated. Aromatic intermediates (catechol, benzoquinone, and hydroquinone) were quantified during the reaction to st...

Aim of this project is the development of a new heat pump system with economizing that is able to improve the heating performance using two or more heat sources at different temperature levels. These heat sources are incorporated into the system with minimal loss of exergy by adding the heat at different pressure levels. Practical applications for such systems are for example buildings with a h...

To understand the influence of collector design parameters on the flow distribution among the solar collector absorber tubes, and as a first step to any detailed analysis of the influence of flow on heat transfer in the collector and on its consequent thermal performance, this study investigates the distribution of flow through a typical system consisting of two manifolds connected by a number ...

Nomenclature Ac collector area (m 2) Cb bond conductance (W/m·K) Cp specific heat (J/K·kg) De external pipe diameter (m) Di internal pipe diameter (m) FR heat removal factor hfi heat transfer coefficient (W/m 2·K) k thermal conductivity (W/m·K) ṁ mass flow rate (kg/sec) Qu useful energy per unit time (W) Ta ambient temperature (°C) Tpm average plate temperature (°C) UL overall heat loss coeffic...

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The performance of the Combined Heat and Power Solar (CHAPS) collectors at the Australian National University is described. Results from testing of the collector under steady state conditions at a range of input temperatures are presented. Measured results under typical operating conditions show thermal efficiency around 57% and electrical efficiency around 11%, and therefore a combined efficie...

An analytical investigation has been conducted on the performance of an adsorption chiller driven by solar collector panel for the climatic condition of Dhaka. A set of mathematical model and simulation technique are exploited to investigate the system performances of solar driven basic adsorption chiller with silica gel-water as adsorbent/adsorbate pair. For base run condition, at least 13 col...