Design and Performance Analysis of A Parabolic Dish SolarA Concentrator for A Solar Thermal Power Plant
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Keywords:
Concentrated Solar Power System; Parabolic Dish Solar Concentrator; Solar Thermal TechnologiesAbstract
This research emphasizes concentrating solar technology as an efficient method to meet rising energy demands and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems concentrate sunlight through mirrors to produce thermal or electrical energy, rendering them ideal for medium and large-scale renewable energy generation. This study examines the design and performance of a parabolic dish solar concentrator in CSP systems, emphasizing that it produces high-pressure steam for various industrial operations as well as solar thermal power plants. Compared to other types of solar concentrators, the parabolic dish solar collector (PDSC) has a higher concentration ratio, better thermal efficiency, and is especially well-suited for decentralized energy applications. However, key design parameters such as the aperture area of the dish concentrator, rim angle, focal length of the parabolic dish concentrator, focal point diameter, concentration ratio, and thermal modelling play a crucial role in enhancing the overall performance of the PDSC. The performance of the PDSC is studied using System Advisor Model and MATLAB software, where simulations are run to assess thermal efficiency, heat transfer rates, and energy output. The results demonstrate the feasibility and performance potential of the PDSC technologies.
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