Parabolic Trough Collector

  • adelghoneim
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24 Sep 2013 15:06 #1828 by adelghoneim
Parabolic Trough Collector was created by adelghoneim
I am trying to model the performance of parabolic trough collector for
residential application with capacity of only 50 kw.
I can not configure the commercial PTC in SAM examples.
An example for residential building with small capacity will be appreciated.

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24 Sep 2013 15:50 #1829 by Paul Gilman
Replied by Paul Gilman on topic Parabolic Trough Collector
Hello,

SAM's CSP models are designed for power generation systems where the solar collector delivers thermal energy to a steam turbine that generates electricity. The models are not well-suited to modeling systems with small rooftop collectors that help meet a building's thermal load.

Best regards,
Paul.

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