期刊名称:International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN:2347-6710
电子版ISSN:2319-8753
出版年度:2016
卷号:5
期号:11
页码:19187
DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2016.0511088
出版社:S&S Publications
摘要:An attempt has been made to classify different types of concentrators and its working by variousresearchers all over the world. The specifications of the various designs have been highlighted and the advantages arementioned which will be helpful for the researchers working in this field. Moreover, the concentrators used for thedirect conversion of solar energy into electric energy have been analysed for the best performance and principle behindthe system is presented. In addition, the concentrators used for the conversion of solar energy into thermal energy havealso been mentioned. The equation for thermal and optical efficiency of the various designs of concentrators by theresearchers is reviewed and presented. Specific results regarding each design of the concentrator along with itsworking principle have been explained for better perception for the researchers in the field of concentrators. Theadvantages and disadvantages of each design are written in the paper in order to optimize the design and operationalparameters of the system for better performance in all climatic conditions. The status of the concentrator for thepossible production of electricity is mentioned after a brief review of the existing designs of concentrators. The paperalso presents the schematic diagram of the designs of concentrators with better perception.The solar concentrator is a device that converts solar energy into solar thermal energy or direct energyconversion in the linear focus receiver or other arrangements. In the detailed in thermal collectors the solar energy hasconverted into steam and then converted into electricity. In addition, in photovoltaic collectors the solar energy isdirectly converted into electricity. The present paper is an attempt that has made the review of the present state of solarconcentrators.