Parabolic trough collector tube I. Introduction General information Nowadays the energy consumption is on such high level that scientists all over the world are looking for other solution. The greenhouse effect is becoming more and more disturbing effect and some steps need to be taken to at least prevent some of damages which it may cause. First of all, I will try to explain what parabolic trough collector is. It is one of the types of solar thermal collectors which is straight in one dimension and curved as a parabola in the other. As you can see in the picture 1. the whole device can be divided into following parts: parabolic reflective mirror, linear receiver tube or heat collection element, steel support structure/frame and a single-axis drive mechanism. Parabolic trough solar field consists of hundreds or even hundreds of hundreds of solar collector located parallel through the field. Every single collector assembly is an independently tracking subsystem so that it makes the whole system more efficient. picture 1 A parabolic solar collector assembly Parabolic trough collectors need to be designed as simple as possible, not to generate extra costs, easy to assembly which also means they can be transported in sections to ensure accurate parabola with high rigidity and to lengthen the field to its maximum (which can differ from several meters to over 150 meters). The objectives of parabolic collectors are to explain why concentration is important and what
In the last 100 years, the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased, causing the Earth to warm by an average of 0.6 degrees celsius, largely a result of burning fossil fuels for energy, transportation, and land use changes increased for food production. The basic science is straightforward and climate researchers have shown that gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and others can trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. Human activities such as industry, transport, energy generation and deforestation all produce these greenhouse gases. In the last 20 years, concern has grown that global warming is inevitable and now considered most probably caused by man-made increases in
There are four types of concentrated solar plant technologies: Parabolic Trough, Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector, Power Towers, and a Dish-Engine. As Solar Energy Industries Association explains, “Parabolic trough systems use curved mirrors to focus the sun’s energy onto a receiver tube that runs down the center of a trough. In the receiver tube, a high-temperature heat transfer fluid (such as a synthetic oil) absorbs the sun’s energy, reaching temperatures of 750°F or even higher, and passes through a heat exchanger to heat water and produce steam. The steam drives a conventional steam turbine power system to generate
The point absorber was selected as the device used to harness energy from the wave, due to the benefits the device yields.
Indeed, if we accept the danger of global warming to be a real and present one, then the question of how to address it must be given serious consideration. Research conducted from as early as the 1950s through the present has afforded us a solid understanding of its causes. In the most basic sense, the problem lies in the burning of carbon-based fossil fuels such as carbon and oil which leads to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2). Gases such as CO2 are referred to as greenhouse gases (GHGs) which accumulate in the atmosphere. GHGs can
Photovoltaic (PV) is the most common solar collector used today; an example is the panels people put on rooftops or vending machines.
The solar industry is divided in three main markets: the European solar thermal market, the Chinese market and the market in other world regions. The industry is segmented in two main types of solar thermal collectors, which are evacuated tube collectors (80 per cent on average of the worldwide newly installed capacity in 2010) and flat plate collectors (20 per cent on average). This industry is characteristic of technology intensive industries with their central innovation: solar thermal water heating which radically reduces costs. They can also count on experimented installers. Each customer adopt and have
These are the panels that are placed on a home or business that capture the sun's rays and convert them into energy.
Passive solar design consists of taking natural solar energy, such as that from the sun, and using it to our own advantages such as heating or cooling a building. This technique utilizes the sun's heat energy and is important in architectural designs becuase it can have an impact on bettering the environment. An example of this could be larger window placements on buildings based upon the location of the sun as well as taking into consideration the different season of the year.
One of the largest problems fronting the world today is global warming. Many experts believe that our makings of carbon dioxide and extra greenhouse gases have a heating effect on the troposphere, and this can be very hazardous to human life. This research paper will explore the issue of global warming and propose ways to resolve the issue.
Passive solar design and architecture may seem like a distant dream in our fast paced modern world, but in reality it’s more of a modern revival of a style of energy efficient building that has been around for millennia. What once seemed to be common sense ideas for designing a house that could both keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter has somehow been forgotten since we started to overuse the planet’s resources on our own comforts. When heating a house took lots of effort it was the wise choice to design a building that could use the energy provided by the sun in the most advantageous ways. Unfortunately, in my opinion, since all we have to do now to heat our house is a turn a dial and pay
There are many ways in which we can slow and even stop the Greenhouse effect. More public
With the bundles of problems bestowed from burning nonrenewable resources and global warming, it is obvious that humans must make a change in order to save planet Earth. Greenhouse gases affects every living organism on land and in the oceans. Ninety seven percent of scientists attribute the constantly growing volume
1) Complete system level design based on the proposed concept. Conduct detailed engineering design, simulations and components selections, including optical path design and performance simulation using CodeV, mechanical structure design of solar collector frame using ANSYS, servo control system design and parameters selection, control circuits and firmware design, etc.
Thesis statement: It is important that the governments and people find solution for Global Warming problem and decrease the buildings and greenhouses emission, cut down the industrial waste heat, and encourage people to use biofuel in their vehicles.
One of the biggest problems facing in today 's world is global warming. It is affecting the earth from climate changes, storms becoming worse over time creating damage to peoples homes, species dying because they can’t adapt rapidly to the changes, animal 's population is shrinking and new diseases being created. Thankfully through time we have developed new technology to reduce the effect of global warming. However since we have dealt with global warming for so long for many years, we have double these years with using green energy to help reduce global warming; however it is not going to be possible if not everyone pitch in the do so. As of today we know carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are part of global warming, and the heating effect is heating up the atmosphere. So soon through time if we as humans don’t change our ways then the heat can be dangerous for human life. During this essay I will discuss the problems of some global warming events that can occur and ways of solving the problem using solar. The planet earth we live on can become a healthier planet through time and stay that way.