Modeling, transient simulations and parametric studies of parabolic trough collectors with thermal energy storage

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2020-3-15

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Akba, Tufan
Baker, Derek Keıth
Güvenç Yazıcıoğlu, Almıla

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For investigating the system response of parabolic trough collector heat generating system, a plant with parabolic trough collector field and two-tank molten salt thermal energy storage model with component-level control algorithm is developed for managing various working conditions. The model is transient inside the components and responds with hourly weather and demand data. The main purpose of this work is providing an alternative design methodology that focuses on the collector field, and storage size by investment, location, and load type.

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, General Materials Science

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/41699

Journal

SOLAR ENERGY

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.01.079

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Article

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T. Akba, D. K. Baker, and A. Güvenç Yazıcıoğlu, “Modeling, transient simulations and parametric studies of parabolic trough collectors with thermal energy storage,” SOLAR ENERGY, pp. 497–509, 2020, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/41699.