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Combined collector-reflector systems

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  • Arata, A.A.
  • Geddes, R.W.

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The use of flat-plate reflectors can substantially improve the performance of flat-plate collectors. We present the fundamental characteristics of a simulation program to estimate the optimum configuration of reflectors, which should be added to a solar plant, under a variety of design parameters, in order to yield the greatest economic benefit. The performance results for these collector-reflector plants are compared with traditional, single-cover collector plants, as well as with plants made up of collectors with different numbers of cover plates. The flat-plate reflector is incorporated in large-scale solar collector plants; the reflector-enhancement factor and its cost are taken into account. A sensitivity analysis is performed to visualize the behaviour of these novel systems under different cost and operating conditions.

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  • Arata, A.A. & Geddes, R.W., 1986. "Combined collector-reflector systems," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 11(6), pages 621-630.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:11:y:1986:i:6:p:621-630
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(86)90110-6
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    1. Mao, Chunliu & Li, Muran & Li, Na & Shan, Ming & Yang, Xudong, 2019. "Mathematical model development and optimal design of the horizontal all-glass evacuated tube solar collectors integrated with bottom mirror reflectors for solar energy harvesting," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 238(C), pages 54-68.
    2. Tanaka, Hiroshi, 2011. "Solar thermal collector augmented by flat plate booster reflector: Optimum inclination of collector and reflector," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 88(4), pages 1395-1404, April.
    3. Sharaf, Omar Z. & Orhan, Mehmet F., 2015. "Concentrated photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) solar collector systems: Part I – Fundamentals, design considerations and current technologies," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 1500-1565.
    4. Pavlović, Zoran T. & Kostić, Ljiljana T., 2015. "Variation of reflected radiation from all reflectors of a flat plate solar collector during a year," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 80(C), pages 75-84.

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