Solar energy has emerged as a reliable and sustainable source of power generation in recent times. Its ability to provide clean energy has made it a popular choice among researchers and energy enthusiasts.
Solar energy has
emerged as a reliable and sustainable source of power generation in recent
times. Its ability to provide clean energy has made it a popular choice among
researchers and energy enthusiasts. However, harnessing the energy of the sun
requires a thorough understanding of the technology behind solar thermal
systems.
Ecosense
installed The Solar Concentrator Training System at NIE, South Campus Mysore, a
couple of years back. It is a valuable educational tool that provides hands-on
experience in solar thermal technology. In this article, we will explore the
recent revamping of the Solar Concentrator Training System at NIE, South Campus
Mysore.
The Solar
Concentrator Training System is a compact and miniaturized version of a
parabolic trough collector-based water heating system. It consists of parabolic
reflectors, absorber tubes, a sun tracker, piping, storage tanks, and a heat
exchanger. The system can be used to perform experiments on heat transfer,
parabolic trough characteristics, and heat loss at different parts of the
system. The control panel controls different devices and measures the different
parameters of the system.
In recent times,
the Solar Concentrator Training System at NIE, South Campus Mysore, has been
revamped to make it more efficient and user-friendly. In the revamp essential
components of the system, including control panel, tracking system, and storage
units are serviced. The service has significantly improved the overall
performance of the system and made it more accessible for students and
researchers.
The revamp has
also improved the tracking system of the Solar Concentrator Training System,
which maximizes the system's efficiency.
The revamp of
the Solar Concentrator Training System at NIE, South Campus Mysore, is helping
significantly in the development of solar thermal technology education. The
revamped Solar Concentrator Training System is a valuable tool for anyone
interested in learning about solar thermal technology and its potential for
sustainable energy generation.
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Dual axis
sun tracking.
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Two types
of absorber tubes.
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Two types
of Working Fluid
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Flexibility
to change the working fluid
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Flexibility
to change the absorber tube.
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Evaluation
of different parameters (UL, FR and efficiency) with oil/ water as working
fluid.
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Provision
to vary the flow rate of fluid.
·
Provision
to change insulation thickness.
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An active
measurement panel to measure inlet temperature, outlet temperature, plate
temperature, flow of water and wind speed
Engineers of Ecosense conducted a detailed
demonstration of the systems. The demonstration and training session was joined
by faculty members and students of the department focussing on how to get the
best results from the system.
