Performance analysis of the evacuated tube counter-flow absorber and direct-flow absorber to optimize the heat extraction rate for high flow rate applications

The evacuated tube collector (ETC) has gained extensive use in low-temperature applications due to its cheapness and high efficiency. The ETC can be used with a concentrator for medium temperature applications, in the range of 140–200 °C. However, the heat extraction rate of the absorber tube is a l...

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Main Authors: Shaibu Tambula, Downmore Musademba, Chido H. Chihobo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023014330