Parabolic Trough Collector Prototypes for Low-Temperature Process Heat

• Main Authors: Coccia, Gianluca (Author), Di Nicola, Giovanni (Author), Hidalgo, Alejandro (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Computer-aided engineering.; Mathematical physics.; Electric power production.; Thermodynamics.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Energy Technology.; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design.; Mathematical Applications in the Physical Sciences.

This book provides a technical overview of low-cost parabolic trough collector (PTCs) prototypes for low-temperature heat demand. It begins with a comprehensive but concise summary of the state-of-the-art in PTCs, and presents a detailed mathematical model of such systems. Subsequent chapters descri...