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View article: Optimizing Solar Thermal and Electrical Output Through a Hybrid Fresnel Lens and TEG System
Optimizing Solar Thermal and Electrical Output Through a Hybrid Fresnel Lens and TEG System Open
This study demonstrates the successful integration of a Fresnel lens into a hybrid solar cooking and thermoelectric generation system, providing both thermal energy for cooking and electrical power generation. The study analyzed various ta…
View article: A Corrosion Suppression Coatings for Molten Nitrate Salt
A Corrosion Suppression Coatings for Molten Nitrate Salt Open
The use of solar energy for power generation provides an efficient sustainable energy solution. Among a number of technologies developed for power generation using solar energy, concentrating solar power (CSP) is encouraging because it mak…
View article: Maintenance techniques to increase solar energy production: A review
Maintenance techniques to increase solar energy production: A review Open
This review explores advanced maintenance techniques aimed at improving solar energy production efficiency. The study analyzes the rapid growth of solar energy and the challenges posed by environmental factors such as soiling, harsh climat…
View article: Hygrothermal Performance and Heating/Cooling Energy Efficiency Improvements in Residential Buildings via Indoor Mould Growth Modelling: A Literature Review
Hygrothermal Performance and Heating/Cooling Energy Efficiency Improvements in Residential Buildings via Indoor Mould Growth Modelling: A Literature Review Open
View article: Numerical Simulation of Subfields in a Multi-Tower Concentrated Solar Field
Numerical Simulation of Subfields in a Multi-Tower Concentrated Solar Field Open
The research introduces an innovative approach to enhancing the efficiency of Multi-tower Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) through a configuration termed Auxiliary Tower with Subfield (ATS). ATS introduces an auxiliary tower and creates a su…
View article: Effect of Operation Time on the Performance and Accuracy of the Condor Reflectometer
Effect of Operation Time on the Performance and Accuracy of the Condor Reflectometer Open
This paper evaluates the potential effect that operation lifetime could have on the accuracy and reproducibility of the Condor reflectometer. For this purpose, three Condors with different operation lifetimes have been used and compared in…
View article: Comparative Assessment of the Durability of Glass and Polymer Mirrors for Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies
Comparative Assessment of the Durability of Glass and Polymer Mirrors for Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies Open
This paper describes experimental work that has been carried out to assess the durability of glass and polymer mirrors against erosion and soiling phenomena. Both outdoor and indoor tests have been performed and the results show that polym…
View article: Durability Assessment of Silvered Glass Mirrors Exposed in Two Different Desert Sites Suitable for CSP Installations
Durability Assessment of Silvered Glass Mirrors Exposed in Two Different Desert Sites Suitable for CSP Installations Open
The durability of thick solar glass mirrors has been evaluated in this study by exposing samples at two potential exposure sites. Samples have been exposed for a period of 18 months at different orientations (North, South, East, and West) …
View article: A Novel Application of a Parabolic Trough Collector for Solar Cooking, Thermal Storage and Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting
A Novel Application of a Parabolic Trough Collector for Solar Cooking, Thermal Storage and Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Open
The work here involves designing a solar solution for safe cooking and low-power generation intended for application in rural communities. A system was developed that combines Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermoelectric Generator (TE…
View article: Design of a Novel Heliostat for a Large-Scale Desalination System
Design of a Novel Heliostat for a Large-Scale Desalination System Open
The optical design and the mechanical structure of a new heliostat is described for application in the Solar Water plc large-scale desalination plant, to be constructed in the Middle East. The heliostat field is required to reflect direct …
View article: An RUL-informed approach for life extension of high-value assets
An RUL-informed approach for life extension of high-value assets Open
View article: Design of a novel CSP/MED desalination system
Design of a novel CSP/MED desalination system Open
We describe the design of a large-scale thermal desalination demonstrator unit for use in arid locations with a medium-to-high DNI. Most of thermal energy is provided by a conventional parabolic trough field, in the case of the demonstrato…
View article: Adopting machine learning and condition monitoring P-F curves in determining and prioritizing high-value assets for life extension
Adopting machine learning and condition monitoring P-F curves in determining and prioritizing high-value assets for life extension Open
View article: A Through-Life Cost Analysis Model to Support Investment Decision-Making in Concentrated Solar Power Projects
A Through-Life Cost Analysis Model to Support Investment Decision-Making in Concentrated Solar Power Projects Open
This research paper aims to propose a through-life cost analysis model for estimating the profitability of renewable concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. The financial outputs of the model include net present value (NPV) and benefi…
View article: Numerical Simulation and Design of Multi-Tower Concentrated Solar Power Fields
Numerical Simulation and Design of Multi-Tower Concentrated Solar Power Fields Open
In power tower systems, the heliostat field is one of the essential subsystems in the plant due to its significant contribution to the plant’s overall power losses and total plant investment cost. The design and optimization of the heliost…
View article: WASCOP (Water Saving for Solar Concentrated Power) : Water Management Guide
WASCOP (Water Saving for Solar Concentrated Power) : Water Management Guide Open
View article: Statistical and economic analysis of solar radiation and climatic data for the development of solar PV system in Nigeria
Statistical and economic analysis of solar radiation and climatic data for the development of solar PV system in Nigeria Open
The growth in energy demand and global concern about the environment has resulted in the drive towards alternative energy sources and consequently this research concerning solar energy harvesting of radiation received at the earth’s surfac…
View article: Return of the Son of the Bebop Variations
Return of the Son of the Bebop Variations Open
This music score was submitted for the Kaleidoscope 2020 Call for Scores, an open access collaboration with the UCLA Music Library.
View article: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra Open
This music score was submitted for the Kaleidoscope 2020 Call for Scores, an open access collaboration with the UCLA Music Library.
View article: Simulation of the effect of dust barriers on the reduction of mirror soiling in CSP plants
Simulation of the effect of dust barriers on the reduction of mirror soiling in CSP plants Open
This paper describes the development and validation of computational fluid dynamics modelling of dust barriers for parabolic trough plants. Two differently shaped porous barriers were simulated with a parabolic trough field of up to 25 row…
View article: Saving water on concentrated solar power plants: The holistic approach of the WASCOP project
Saving water on concentrated solar power plants: The holistic approach of the WASCOP project Open
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View article: Design and configuration of solar thermal multi-tower field layout
Design and configuration of solar thermal multi-tower field layout Open
In a multi-tower configuration, additional towers are introduced in the field veering away from the conventional setup of a single tower system. The heliostats in the field are placed in-between the towers hence providing an alternate aim …
View article: The effect of concentrated solar power plants on the socio-economic and livelihood assets of the local community and environment
The effect of concentrated solar power plants on the socio-economic and livelihood assets of the local community and environment Open
The implementation of Concentrated Solar Power plant (CSP) could lead, as with any new project involving the introduction of large infrastructure, to some negative impacts that may affect the socio-economic and livelihood assets of its sur…
View article: Simulation of Th Effct of Libyan Sand on Th Reflctance Surface of CSP
Simulation of Th Effct of Libyan Sand on Th Reflctance Surface of CSP Open
The reflctor characteristics are negatively affcted by the harsh desert weather conditions and hence the performance of the system decreases. Ths paper investigates the effct of two diffrent types of moving sands “A” and “B” from Libya on …
View article: Photogrammetry for Concentrating Solar Collector Form Measurement, Validated Using a Coordinate Measuring Machine
Photogrammetry for Concentrating Solar Collector Form Measurement, Validated Using a Coordinate Measuring Machine Open
Concentrating solar power systems currently have a high capital cost when compared with other energy generating systems. The solar energy is captured in the form of thermal energy rather than direct electrical, which is attractive as therm…
View article: Enhancing thermoelectric properties of NaCo2O4 ceramics through Na pre-treatment induced nano-decoration
Enhancing thermoelectric properties of NaCo2O4 ceramics through Na pre-treatment induced nano-decoration Open
High quality NaCo2O4 thermoelectrics are challenging to process due to the volatile nature of Na, the slow densification kinetics, and degradation of NaCo2O4 above 900–950 °C leading to the formation of Na-poor second phases. Fine grained …
View article: Concentrating Fresnel lens technology for thermal desalination
Concentrating Fresnel lens technology for thermal desalination Open
We describe the design of a small thermal desalination unit for use in refugee camps or in emergency situations that might be found after natural disasters. The thermal evaporation and condenser stages are separated for higher efficiency a…
View article: The design and modification of a parabolic trough system for the hydrothermal liquefaction of waste
The design and modification of a parabolic trough system for the hydrothermal liquefaction of waste Open
We describe the design of a small-scale parabolic trough with a high-pressure absorber bundle to convert microalgae into bio-oil. The “proof-of-concept” system uses an existing Global CSP solar captor, with its reflectance enhanced by the …
View article: Fuel from hydrothermal liquefaction of waste in solar parabolic troughs
Fuel from hydrothermal liquefaction of waste in solar parabolic troughs Open
Reducing production costs of thermo-conversion of waste to fuel technologies depends upon an integrated approach to heat utilisation, nutrient recycling and complete by-product valorisation. Hydrothermal liquefaction is a proven laboratory…
View article: An experimental investigation into factors affecting the soiling of glass mirrors
An experimental investigation into factors affecting the soiling of glass mirrors Open
This paper describes experimental work performed at Cranfield University to investigate some of the factors that affect the soiling of glass mirrors. An experimental test rig was built and the factors tested were temperatures, particle siz…