The application of parabolic trough technology under Jordanian climate

Investigation of solar parabolic trough power plants with and without integrated TES (thermal energy storage) and FBS (fuel backup system) using thermic oil and solar salt

“…The economical aspects of utilizing the solar power plants is one of the most important part in selecting the proper configuration or technology to be used for any project or location [22]. Since the LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) is the most commonly used parameter for the analysis of the economic study of solar thermal power plant [23], the economic analysis of present PTSTPPs has been carried out in terms of total investment capital costs and LCOE.…”

Applied Research Concerning the Selection of Track Modes of Parabolic Trough Collectors in Sub-tropical Area

“…Two axes tracking follows not only the sun's changing altitude, but also the sun's changing azimuth, so as to concentrate the parallel rays incident on the reflectors right onto the receiver tube, while for single axis tracking, the collectors can be orientated in a north-south direction and track the sun from east to west (horizontal E-W tracking), and can be orientated in an east-west direction, track the sun from north to south (horizontal N-S tracking), or be installed and tilted at an angle equal to the latitude of the installation site facing directly to the sun and track the sun's east-west movement (polar E-W tracking), as in [3][4][5][6][7][8]. …”

Toward clean environment: evaluation of solar electric power technologies using fuzzy logic

“…Parabolic trough technology is a proven technology since mid eighties, it is considered to be very interesting technology in the near term option (Badran and Eck 2006).…”