Solar thermal systems are advantageous since it is easier to store heat than electricity on a
large scale. As such, concentrated solar power is receiving considerable interest among …

Solar energy is an auspicious renewal energy source because of its abundant availability
and its flexibility to be converted into heat or into electricity. Concentrated solar power …

Fossil fuels are a finite resource that is becoming increasingly expensive. Solar energy is a
renewable resource that has the potential to provide a lifetime supply of energy. Parabolic …

This paper presents an extensive review of experimental, numerical, and numerical-
experimental studies focused on compiling different aspects that lead to improved PTSC …

Parabolic trough collectors are made by bending a sheet of reflective material into a
parabolic shape. A metal black pipe, covered with a glass tube to reduce heat losses, is …

In the present work, a novel parabolic trough solar collector model has been developed and
validated. The validation has been carried out through a comparison with results of previous …

Optical and thermal analysis of the most well-known solar concentrator system; parabolic
trough collector (PTC) are investigated and analyzed. To evaluate performance of the PTC …

The thermodynamics of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTC) play an important role in
solar energy and the efficiency of the collectors. This report presents an up-to-date review on …

A wide range of engineering industrial applications require both the thermal and optical
efficiencies of the system to be maximized with a reasonable low penalty for the friction …

This paper presents a review of the design parameters, mathematical techniques and
simulations used in the design of parabolic trough solar systems, along with a review on …