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A Study of Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Reflector Field for Performance Improvement

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Linear Fresnel collector (LFC) is the source of useful energy generation where solar radiations are directed toward a fixed receiver. The operation of the collector is based on line focus technology. In the solar field, the receiver is placed centrally above the linear reflectors. It has less capital cost than parabolic trough collector (PTC) but its optical performance lags behind. However, various efforts are already taken to enhance the performance but still, it has scope to improve. Many kinds of solar field designs of this technology are available, and they are installed in both prototypes and commercial plants until the current time. In this paper, various LFC solar reflector field designs for performance improvement are reviewed. Effect of design parameters, like field orientation, location, numbers, size, focal length, and space between reflectors, is reported. In addition to that, LFC development and future aspects are also studied. Such reviews are useful for researchers pursuing or willing to work in this area.

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Abbreviations

LFC:

Linear Fresnel collector;

PTC:

Parabolic trough collector;

CSP:

Concentrating solar power;

HTF:

Heat transfer fluid;

SPT:

Solar power tower;

kWth:

Kilo watt thermal.

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Kumar, G., Gupta, H. (2021). A Study of Linear Fresnel Solar Collector Reflector Field for Performance Improvement. In: Parwani, A.K., Ramkumar, P., Abhishek, K., Yadav, S.K. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure. Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4176-0_31

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