Development And Evaluation Of An Economical Cylindrical Solar Collector For Steam Production
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https://doi.org/10.60787/tnamp.v21.510Keywords:
Cylindrical, Solar collector, Evaluation, Stream ProductionAbstract
This study describes the development and evaluation of a reliable low-cost cylindrical collector that would be capable of operating at reasonable efficiencies for steam production. The theoretical analysis of the elastic shape of the components used to properly design the reflector is also presented. The cylindrical reflector component of the collector was fabricated using galvanized iron sheets coated with aluminum foil, while the absorber was made from a galvanized iron pipe and coated with a black paint. The system is such that it can be adjusted in two axial directions. Some sample performance tests of the system are also reported.
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