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Performance study of parabolic trough solar collector using hybrid nanofluids under Jordanian weather conditions
The aim of this experimental and modeling work is to compare the thermal efficiency of two identical parabolic trough solar collector systems under...
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Application of nanofluid flow in entropy generation and thermal performance analysis of parabolic trough solar collector: experimental and numerical study
This study investigates numerically and experimentally the flow and heat transfer characteristics of ZnO/EG-H 2 O nanofluid flow in a parabolic trough...
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A review of different working fluids used in the receiver tube of parabolic trough solar collector
Parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSCs) or parabolic trough collectors have caught the interest of scientists and renewable energy enthusiasts due...
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A comparative analysis of parabolic trough collector (PTC) using a hybrid nanofluid
Solar energy can be converted into thermal energy that can be utilized in both residential and industrial applications by using a parabolic through...
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Combinatorial and geometric optimization of a parabolic trough solar collector
The current investigation reveals the need for combinatorial and geometric optimization for parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSCs) and proposes...
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Thermal and economic investigations of parabolic trough collector arrays with application in Brazil
The parabolic trough collector (PTC) is one of the most well-established concentrating technologies, and it has been used as a heat source in a wide...
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Experimental and CFD analysis of dimple tube parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) with TiO2 nanofluids
Recently, parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) efficiency enhancement with nanoparticle concentrations has been identified as a potential research...
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Entropy and heat transfer investigation of Casson–Maxwell, Casson–Jeffrey, and Casson–Oldroyd-B binary nanofluids in a parabolic trough solar collector: a comparative study
In this paper, we compared copper-engine oil Casson–Maxwell, Casson–Jeffrey, and Casson–Oldroyd-B binary nanofluids in a parabolic trough solar...
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Insulator roof, acentric absorber tube and nanofluid effect on parabolic trough collector efficiency via two-phase flow simulation
Current study aims to present an effectual parabolic trough collector (PTC), which is employed from nanofluid up to 4% as working fluid numerically...
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Enhanced energy transport in high-mass flow solar parabolic trough collectors using Fe2O3-laden nanofluids
This study investigates an improved energy transport fluid for high-mass flow solar parabolic trough collectors. Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticle-laden water-based...
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Experimental investigation and machine learning modelling of phase change material-based receiver tube for natural circulated solar parabolic trough system under various weather conditions
This research demonstrates the performance of a novel parabolic trough collector (PTC) that uses a naturally circulated open loop, and it is...
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Techno-economic evaluation and multi-criteria optimization of a trigeneration flash–binary geothermal power plant integrated with parabolic trough solar collectors
This study presents a hybrid solar–geothermal power plant to produce power, heating and cooling. The proposed integrated power plant is composed of a...
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Thermal efficiency enhancement of parabolic trough collectors: a review
The parabolic trough collectors are the most widely used linear concentrators for the thermodynamic conversion of solar energy, especially in...
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Analysis of the Mass Flow Effect on the Thermo-Hydraulic Behavior of the Direct Steam Generation in Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors
Among the most attractive alternatives to parabolic trough solar power plants (PTC) is direct steam generation (DSG). The environmental problems...
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Theoretical investigation on humidification–dehumidification desalination employing flat-plate solar water collector
A solar-powered humidification–dehumidification desalination (HDD) system is a promising technique for small-scale freshwater production. This paper...
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An experimental analysis of single slope solar still integrated with parabolic trough collector and packed layer of glass balls
This research article presents an experimental performance comparison of three cases, viz (1) conventional solar still, (2) single slope solar still...
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Thermal performance analysis of a low volume fraction Al2O3 and deionized water nanofluid on solar parabolic trough collector
The present work analyzes the performance of unshielded receiver tube integrated solar parabolic trough collector where Al 2 O 3 /deionized (DI) water...
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Solar Thermal Energy Conversion System
High-temperature solar thermal energy will be the most promising energy source for hydrogen production by pyrolysis of water. It is well known that...
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Use of sinusoidal surface profile in the absorber tube of a parabolic trough solar collector to enhance its thermal performance
In this work, the primary objective is to develop a sinusoidal wave profile at the inner surface of an absorber tube, study with different working...
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Numerical simulation and artificial neural network modeling of exergy and energy of parabolic trough solar collectors equipped with innovative turbulators containing hybrid nanofluids
A turbulator, as a parabolic trough collector with internal helical axial fines, is numerically analyzed in this paper. The governing equations are...
