Optimization of Photothermal System based on the Idea of Transmission Solar Energy via Optical Fibres

Zidani, Chafika; Benyoucef, B.; Madini, Nassima

doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2014.07.071

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“…Then, in 1981, Cariou et al [10,11] suggested attaining long range transmission of concentrated solar energy via optical fibers (TCSEvOF), but, owing to the unavailability of high-quality optical fibers and the high cost of their design, their project scope was limited to a theoretical analysis [12,13]. A review on systems for TCSEvOF was presented by Kandilli and Ulgen [12].…”

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A Method for Determination of the Transmission Efficiency of a Silica Optical Fiber Cable Using a Solar Power Tower

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After being adequately captured and concentrated, solar radiation can be conducted by optical fiber bundles/cables and directly used for illumination (lighting) or heating of confined spaces, or indirectly used by converting it in other forms of energy (e.g., for producing electricity). This article reports preliminary tests conducted on a 7-m-long optical fiber bundle/cable with an effective aperture circular area of 14 mm in diameter, specially designed and manufactured by a leading company to transmit up to 1000 Wth of unfiltered concentrated sunlight. The cable was tested in the typical receiver position at the top of a solar concentration central tower. The main purpose was the experimental determination of the transmission efficiency of the cable in the function of the incidence angle using selected groups of heliostats belonging to the heliostat field. The testing methodology proved to be capable of evaluating the performance of the cable. The cable withstood the tests without revealing any type of damage. The results obtained showed that the transmissivity of the cable is higher than 50% when the incidence angle of the solar radiation is lower than 14.7°, increasing sharply to circa 95% when the incidence angle is lower than 4.5°.

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A Method for Determination of the Transmission Efficiency of a Silica Optical Fiber Cable Using a Solar Power Tower

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“…This idea inspired other researchers because of many potential applications of this kind of solar system, including the production of passive daylight [4] and solar surgery [5] and using solar energy for heating or cooling [6,7]. However, some disadvantages such as the cost of fiber optics cables [8], the effect of dust [9], and the high temperature of concentrated light on the tip of fibers [10][11][12] have prevented commercial use of the system.…”

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Design and Analysis of an Optical Coupler for Concentrated Solar Light Using Optical Fibers in Residential Buildings

Aslian

Asli

Tan

et al. 2016

International Journal of Photoenergy

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Concentrated sunlight that is transmitted by fiber optics has been used for generating electricity, heat, and daylight. On the other hand, multijunction photovoltaic cells provide high efficiency for generating electricity from highly concentrated sunlight. This study deals with designing and simulating a high-efficiency coupler, employing a mathematical model to connect sunlight with fiber optics for multiple applications. The coupler concentrates and distributes irradiated light from a primary concentrator. In this study, a parabolic dish was used as the primary concentrator, a coupler that contains nine components called a compound truncated pyramid and a cone (CTPC), all of which were mounted on a plate. The material of both the CTPC and the plate was BK7 optical glass. Fiber optics cables and multijunction photovoltaic cells were connected to the cylindrical part of the CTPC. The fibers would transmit the light to the building to provide heat and daylight, whereas multijunction photovoltaic cells generate electricity. Theoretical and simulation results showed high performance of the designed coupler. The efficiency of the coupler was as high as 92%, whereas the rim angle of the dish increased to an optimum angle. Distributed sunlight in the coupler increased the flexibility and simplicity of the design, resulting in a system that provided concentrated electricity, heat, and lighting for residential buildings.

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Feasibility study of low cost solar energy day lighting system via optical fiber: A case study of Rabat city in Morocco

Sedki

Maâroufi

2015

2015 3rd International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)

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Optimization of Photothermal System based on the Idea of Transmission Solar Energy via Optical Fibres

Cited by 3 publications

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A Method for Determination of the Transmission Efficiency of a Silica Optical Fiber Cable Using a Solar Power Tower

A Method for Determination of the Transmission Efficiency of a Silica Optical Fiber Cable Using a Solar Power Tower

Design and Analysis of an Optical Coupler for Concentrated Solar Light Using Optical Fibers in Residential Buildings

Feasibility study of low cost solar energy day lighting system via optical fiber: A case study of Rabat city in Morocco

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