Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency
This study investigates the optimization of solar thermal energy systems through MATLAB simulations, focusing on critical parameters such as concentration ratio, optical efficiency, heat transfer, energy storage, and receiver design. The aim is to enhance the overall performance of these systems by...
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| author | Muhammad Sajjad Shahryar Shafique Qureshi Samrat Ray Ambe Harrison Saad F. Al-Gahtani Zakaria M. S. Elbarbary |
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| description | This study investigates the optimization of solar thermal energy systems through MATLAB simulations, focusing on critical parameters such as concentration ratio, optical efficiency, heat transfer, energy storage, and receiver design. The aim is to enhance the overall performance of these systems by analyzing key factors such as source temperature effects on absorbance, angular errors in optical efficiency, and the impact of heat transfer fluids and material properties on system efficiency. The methodology includes modeling energy storage with phase change effects, assessing focal efficiency in parabolic concentrators, and comparing various absorber and receiver designs. Additionally, the study evaluates system performance for different concentration ratios and thermal efficiencies. Key results highlight a significant increase in absorbance (57.7%) with rising temperatures and a notable decrease in optical efficiency (65%) with increasing angular errors. Furthermore, energy storage demonstrates a 17,000 kJ increase between 500K and 600K, showing potential for enhanced energy retention at higher temperatures. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing system components, contributing to the design of more efficient solar thermal systems with improved energy collection and storage capabilities. These results underscore the importance of precise design adjustments for maximizing system efficiency in practical applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b4efb5f42a84f82be6f0eff924f07f92025-08-20T03:08:13ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113857598577410.1109/ACCESS.2025.356852510994503Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion EfficiencyMuhammad Sajjad0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9062-1577Shahryar Shafique Qureshi1Samrat Ray2Ambe Harrison3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4353-1261Saad F. Al-Gahtani4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7686-871XZakaria M. S. Elbarbary5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1750-9244Department of Electrical Engineering, Iqra National University, Peshawar, PakistanTelecom Wing, Ministry of IT & Telecom, Islamabad, PakistanPeter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Saint Petersburg, RussiaDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, College of Technology (COT), University of Buea, Buea, CameroonDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi ArabiaThis study investigates the optimization of solar thermal energy systems through MATLAB simulations, focusing on critical parameters such as concentration ratio, optical efficiency, heat transfer, energy storage, and receiver design. The aim is to enhance the overall performance of these systems by analyzing key factors such as source temperature effects on absorbance, angular errors in optical efficiency, and the impact of heat transfer fluids and material properties on system efficiency. The methodology includes modeling energy storage with phase change effects, assessing focal efficiency in parabolic concentrators, and comparing various absorber and receiver designs. Additionally, the study evaluates system performance for different concentration ratios and thermal efficiencies. Key results highlight a significant increase in absorbance (57.7%) with rising temperatures and a notable decrease in optical efficiency (65%) with increasing angular errors. Furthermore, energy storage demonstrates a 17,000 kJ increase between 500K and 600K, showing potential for enhanced energy retention at higher temperatures. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing system components, contributing to the design of more efficient solar thermal systems with improved energy collection and storage capabilities. These results underscore the importance of precise design adjustments for maximizing system efficiency in practical applications.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10994503/Hybrid solar-biomass systemsenergy conversionperformance analysisparabolic trough collectorsimulationrenewable energy integration |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Sajjad Shahryar Shafique Qureshi Samrat Ray Ambe Harrison Saad F. Al-Gahtani Zakaria M. S. Elbarbary Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency IEEE Access Hybrid solar-biomass systems energy conversion performance analysis parabolic trough collector simulation renewable energy integration |
| title | Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency |
| title_full | Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency |
| title_fullStr | Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency |
| title_short | Thermal and Structural Optimization of Parabolic Trough Systems for Enhanced Energy Conversion Efficiency |
| title_sort | thermal and structural optimization of parabolic trough systems for enhanced energy conversion efficiency |
| topic | Hybrid solar-biomass systems energy conversion performance analysis parabolic trough collector simulation renewable energy integration |
| url | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10994503/ |
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