Abstract
We propose a procedure for calculating geometrical parameters of a flat mirror concentrator of solar energy. The procedure describes construction of the path of rays between the mirror and the collector in the form of a system of degree coordinates α . We obtained analytical dependences for the course of illumination of air collector by the sum of direct and reflected flows Е β ( τ ) and a flow gain coefficient k. This makes it possible to estimate efficiency of a flat mirror concentrator for different azimuthal angles of orientation of parameters of the horizontal receiving surface of air collector S and the system of degree coordinates α . The rational values for a dihedral angle (focline) α between the mirror and the collector are established, which are 90...120 o. It was found that a gain coefficient of the flow of solar energy k is implemented with the least expenditures from 1.8 to 1.2. We report results of experimental research into energy characteristics of work of the mirror concentrator in a combination with an air collector. It was established the application of a mirror concentrator in the solar dryer makes it possible, in the morning and in the evening, to improve annual average capacity of incoming solar radiation on the receiving surface of air collector by an order of 3.41 kW/m 2 during daylight. This enables receiving, amplifying, and directing to the absorber of AC from 1.5 to 2.3 kW·h of energy per day from 1 m 2 of FMC. The results obtained could be used for design and improvement of technical means of drying, in order to enhance technological and energy efficiency of the process.
Highlights
IntroductionTo replace scarce traditional types of energy (electrical or thermal), alternative sources are increasingly used
In the modern world, to replace scarce traditional types of energy, alternative sources are increasingly used
In order to eliminate this shortcoming, flat mirror concentrators (FMC) are employed, which make it possible to increase the flow of sun rays onto the receiving surface of the air collector (AC)
Summary
To replace scarce traditional types of energy (electrical or thermal), alternative sources are increasingly used One such source is solar energy that can be utilized for the generation of electrical energy or low-potential heat, for drying wet materials of plant origin. In order to eliminate this shortcoming, flat mirror concentrators (FMC) are employed, which make it possible to increase the flow of sun rays onto the receiving surface of the air collector (AC). This makes it possible to improve performance efficiency of the solar dryer. This predetermines the relevance of choosing the optimal design of FMC whose effective application in the solar dryer is possible only based on the substantiation of its rational design and technological parameters
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