Trough solar thermal power generation parameters

Can a parabolic trough solar thermal power plant be improved?

Abstract As a promising application of solar energy, parabolic trough solar thermal power generation technology is one of the most important methods of solar thermal utilization. This paper takes the SEGS VI parabolic trough plant as the research object and proposes an improved 30 MW parabolic trough solar thermal power plant.

Does trough solar thermal power generation improve plant efficiency?

However, statistics have consistently shown that with the development of trough solar thermal power generation technology, the installed capacity of trough solar thermal power generation has been significantly improved, but the overall plant efficiency is still at a low level.

What is parabolic trough solar power?

The worldwide generation of power in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants is performed through a fascinating technology so called parabolic-trough collector. The primary energy sources worn for power generation in parabolic trough solar power plants prevail by fetching a strenuous amount of photosynthetic beam in a PTC.

What is the thermal efficiency of a solar trough collector?

And solar collector’s thermal efficiency is primarily focused on the concentration ratio. The parabolic trough collector has diversified applications like heat generation, power generation and desalinisation. The process of converting saline water into potable water is termed as desalination process.

What are parabolic trough solar collectors?

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.

Are solar trough systems a good source of energy?

The use of PTC leads to higher power densities and lower cost with respect to other CSP technologies. Thus, solar trough systems can provide an economically reasonable source of electricity and are a candidate to be one of the best renewable energy systems in few years.