Performance analysis and design optimization of a direct-absorption parabolic-trough solar collector with concentric nanofluid partitions
Caiyan Qin, Junyong Seo, Siwon Yoon, Bong Jae Lee, Qunzhi Zhu
Topics & Concepts
Parabolic troughNanofluidConcentricAbsorption (acoustics)Materials scienceTrough (economics)Solar energyOpticsNanofluids in solar collectorsMechanicsThermodynamicsPhysicsMathematicsGeometryPhotovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collectorThermalHeat transferEngineeringElectrical engineeringMacroeconomicsEconomicsSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsNanofluid Flow and Heat TransferHeat Transfer Mechanisms