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Experimental study of a parabolic solar concentrator

Ahmed Ridha El Ouederni, Mohieddine Ben Salah, Faouzi Askri, Sassi Ben Nasrallah, Fethi Aloui

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In this present work, a parabolic solar concentrator has been experimentally studied. The experimental devise consists of a dish of 2.2 m opening diameter. Its interior surface is covered with a reflecting layer, and equipped with a disc receiver in its focal position. The orientation of the parabola is ensured by two semi-automatic jacks. Experimental measurements of solar flux and temperature distribution on the receiver have been carried out. These experimental results describe correctly the awaited physical phenomena.

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In this present work, a parabolic solar concentrator has been experimentally studied. The experimental devise consists of a dish of 2.2 m opening diameter. Its interior surface is covered with a reflecting layer, and equipped with a disc receiver in its focal position. The orientation of the parabola is ensured by two semi-automatic jacks. Experimental measurements of solar flux and temperature distribution on the receiver have been carried out. These experimental results describe correctly the awaited physical phenomena.

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In this present work, a parabolic solar concentrator has been experimentally studied. The experimental devise consists of a dish of 2.2 m opening diameter. Its interior surface is covered with a reflecting layer, and equipped with a disc receiver in its focal position. The orientation of the parabola is ensured by two semi-automatic jacks. Experimental measurements of solar flux and temperature distribution on the receiver have been carried out. These experimental results describe correctly the awaited physical phenomena.

Key concepts: Parabola, Parabolic reflector, Concentrator, Optics, Position (finance), Solar mirror, Work (physics), Flux (metallurgy)

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