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Performance of concentrated solar collectors: Studying the absorber pipe outlet temperature variations

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Abstract

Concentrated Solar Collectors are effective in collecting high thermal energy and contributing in electricity generation. This study adopted simulation approach by CFD analysis in determining the performance of concentrated solar collectors. The system is modeled and analyzed using ANSYS Fluent. Absorber pipe was modeled. Four cases of heat flux were studied and the temperature variations on the centerline of pipe volume were observed. The results were analyzed by temperature readings and temperature contour at the outlet. The trend of temperature variations observed reassembled a linear regime along the length of the absorber pipe.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application, ICREGA 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages87-89
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622513
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 12 2018
Event5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Feb 26 2018Feb 28 2018

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Volume2018-January

Other

Other5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period2/26/182/28/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Concentrated Solar Collectors
  • Energy Generation
  • Heat Flux
  • Solar Radiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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