Essays about: "concentrating solar thermal"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words concentrating solar thermal.
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1. Assessment of the integration of solar heat power into food drying processes
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : The long-lasting usage of fossil fuels has brought its negative impact on the planet and thus the society is turning towards more environmentally sustainable solutions in every aspect of life. This master’s thesis discusses the novel topic of integrating concentrated solar thermal collectors, which directly produce steam, to drying processes in the food industry, which is proven to currently emit significant amounts of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). READ MORE
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2. Comparative simulation of PVT designs for three locations in Europe with different simulation tools
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknikAbstract : In this thesis, different types of PVT (photovoltaic-thermal collectors) for three different farms in Europe will be studied, as part of the RES4LIVE project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action programme. A suitable renewable energy system will be proposed for each farm, considering the temperature range requirement and the climate conditions in each farm. READ MORE
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3. The pathway to outcompete fossilfuels : Solar thermal as an alternative for industrial heating processesin Gujarat, India
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljöAbstract : 2015 the Paris agreement was signed to tackle the climate change and reduce emissions from fossil fuel burning. The industrial and manufacturing sector which alone accounts for 32% of global energy use relies heavily on fossil fuels. Solar thermal energy is a renewable energy source that has potential of replacing large portions of this energy. READ MORE
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4. Dispatch Optimizer for Concentrated Solar Power Plants
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljöAbstract : Concentrating solar power (CSP) plant is a promising technology that exploits direct normal irradiation (DNI) from the sun to be converted into thermal energy in the solar field. One of the advantages of CSP technology is the possibility to store thermal energy in thermal energy storage (TES) for later production of electricity. READ MORE
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5. Techno-Economic Analysis of an Innovative Purely Solar Driven Combined Cycle System based on Packed Bed TES Technology
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : With increasing awareness of environmental issues and worldwide requirements for sustainable development, renewable energy technologies with lower environmental impact, especially those having abundant resources like wind and solar energy, attract more attention. Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is one of the most promising solar energy technologies. READ MORE