Parabolic trough solar collectors are a type of solar thermal collector that can be used to generate electricity. This paper discusses the potential advantages and challenges of using parabolic trough solar collectors. One of the main advantages of parabolic trough solar collectors is their scalability.
The trough system uses linear parabolic concentrators to transmit solar energy down the collector's focal line to a receiver. The trough system may be powered by fossil fuel and solar energy due to its thermal properties (Ahmad et al. 2024 ). These developments have made CSP installations the most affordable source of solar energy. ... ...
Among the concentrating solar collectors, the parabolic trough is the most developed, cheapest, and widely used for large-scale applications in harnessing solar energy. However, it is not yet cheaper than conventional fossil fuels, and improvements and developments in the PTC are a must . 2.2. Parabolic dish Sterling engine
Therefore, for the purpose of optimizing the tracking mode of the parabolic trough concentrating collectors, the current work applied Hottel’s clear-day radiation model with an aim to study the amount of direct solar radiation received by the parabolic mirror within a year under different tracking modes in Shanghai.
PTCs offer several advantages, including high efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and the ability to generate high-temperature heat. ... ... The trough system uses linear parabolic concentrators to transmit solar energy down the collector's focal line to a receiver.
A comprehensive study has been conducted on PTC which covers the current research and development, a discussion of the design parameters, manufacturing of key components, applications, advantages, and disadvantages. Parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) are a promising technology for harnessing renewable energy to meet our needs sustainably.