Abstract
This review focused on central tubular receiver modelling to obtain concentrated solar energy. Required specifications involved with efficient low cost receiver with suitable material which able to absorb concentrated solar radiations. This type of advance receivers shows excellent performance in the commercial and domestic applications. Review shows compiles literature engaged in mechanical and thermal modelling of receiver. Also highlighted on various geometries, tube sizes and various heat transfer fluids and their effect on overall performance of receiver. Recently authors concentrated on CFD simulations of different kind of receiver and put forth advanced design which offers superior flexibility and accuracy also explains stresses generated in the tube of receiver. The selection of stress theory is impacting on the mechanical life of the receiver with different approaches presented. Extensive technical analysis is investigated on different receivers for internal and external tubular geometry. Effect of heat transfer for different geometry is also observed. In this paper different aspects discussed thoroughly like receiver design, Numerical simulation, outdoor and indoor testing facilities, thermal efficiency and desired outlet temperature, benefits, future challenges, and research needs.
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