Tracking Efficiency Optimization for a Solar Thermal Platform

Authors

  • V.E. Dombi Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • I. Visa Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • A. Duta Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

direct solar radiation, elevation angle, solar thermal collector, tracking efficiency

Abstract

Aiming to capture most of the solar radiation using simple devices, this paper presents the modeling and optimization of the elevation angles for a solar thermal system considering its tracking efficiency. An elevation tracking device is used, assuming a cloudless sky for the Brasov, Romania geographic area.

Author Biographies

V.E. Dombi, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

I. Visa, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

A. Duta, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

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Published

2010-09-15

Issue

Vol. 3(52)(2010)

Section

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING