Progress in heat transfer research for high-temperature solar thermal applications
High-temperature solar thermal energy systems make use of concentrated solar radiation to
generate electricity, produce chemical fuels, and drive energy-intensive processing of …
generate electricity, produce chemical fuels, and drive energy-intensive processing of …
[HTML][HTML] Optical developments in concentrator photovoltaic systems—a review
Energy needs have increased with global advancements and industrial revolutions.
Electrical energy utilization shares a huge amount of energy with residential and industrial …
Electrical energy utilization shares a huge amount of energy with residential and industrial …
Spectral beam splitting in hybrid PV/T parabolic trough systems for power generation
The solar-to-electric conversion potential of hybrid solar CPV/CSP parabolic trough collector
(PTC) systems incorporating spectral beam splitting (SBS) is examined. Single and novel …
(PTC) systems incorporating spectral beam splitting (SBS) is examined. Single and novel …
Design and modeling of a spectrum-splitting hybrid CSP-CPV parabolic trough using two-stage high concentration optics and dual junction InGaP/GaAs solar cells
A novel hybrid concentrating solar power/concentrating photovoltaic (CSP/CPV) collector is
designed, simulated, and optimized for the purpose of power generation. The two-stage …
designed, simulated, and optimized for the purpose of power generation. The two-stage …
Advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the measurement of high heat flux for concentrated solar thermal systems
Concentrated solar thermal (CST) systems, capable of driving high-temperature processes
up to 2000 K, hold significant potential for chemical and industrial applications. This paper …
up to 2000 K, hold significant potential for chemical and industrial applications. This paper …
Concentrating collector systems for solar thermal and thermochemical applications
This chapter describes the basic relations, components, classifications, and applications of
concentrating optical collector systems for solar thermal and thermochemical applications …
concentrating optical collector systems for solar thermal and thermochemical applications …
A 6-focus high-concentration photovoltaic-thermal dish system
We present the design, optical characterization and full-system modeling of a novel 6-focus,
high-concentration photovoltaic-thermal solar polygeneration system, aiming at an energy …
high-concentration photovoltaic-thermal solar polygeneration system, aiming at an energy …
Nonimaging high concentrating photovoltaic system using trough
Solar energy is a long-established technology, which has zero CO2 emissions, and provides
low-cost energy for a given area of land. The concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) has been …
low-cost energy for a given area of land. The concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) has been …
Concentration ratio for a solar trough concentrator with circular mirror and flat receiver
We present a simple analytical formula for the geometric concentration ratio of a circular
trough optical concentrator coupled to a flat (planar) receiver. The receiver is sized to …
trough optical concentrator coupled to a flat (planar) receiver. The receiver is sized to …
Experimental performance of a two-stage (50×) parabolic trough collector tested to 650° C using a suspended particulate heat transfer fluid
A two-stage high-concentration collector has been developed which pairs a 45° half rim
angle parabolic trough with a secondary compound parabolic concentrator to achieve 50× …
angle parabolic trough with a secondary compound parabolic concentrator to achieve 50× …