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Design, optimisation and conversion-efficiency determination of a line-focus parabolic-trough solar-collector (PTC)

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  • Bakos, G. C.
  • Ioannidis, I.
  • Tsagas, N. F.
  • Seftelis, I.

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PTCs are the preferred type of collector used for steam generation, due to their ability to work at high temperatures with high efficiencies. The results produced from a simulation program, showing the variation of collector's efficiency as a function of heat transfer fluid flux, pipe diameter, solar radiation intensity and active area of the PTC, are presented.

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  • Bakos, G. C. & Ioannidis, I. & Tsagas, N. F. & Seftelis, I., 2001. "Design, optimisation and conversion-efficiency determination of a line-focus parabolic-trough solar-collector (PTC)," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 68(1), pages 43-50, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:68:y:2001:i:1:p:43-50
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    7. Bakos, George C., 2006. "Design and construction of a two-axis Sun tracking system for parabolic trough collector (PTC) efficiency improvement," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 31(15), pages 2411-2421.
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