Geometrical Parametric Analysis to Find Optimum Configuration of a Solar Concentrator Workbench Using Linear Fresnel Technology
Abstract
In this study, a numerical model was developed in order to obtain the optical efficiency of a solar collector with a linear Fresnel concentrator. This model was build based on the ray-tracing and Monte Carlo methods. The goal was to use this model to obtain the parameters required to build a linear Fresnel workbench in our laboratory. With this model it was possible to obtain the optimum configuration of a linear Fresnel workbench taking into account physical and financial constraints.
Keywords
Renewable energy, Solar energy, Numerical model, Linear fresnel, Concentrated solar power