Characterization of materials for the design and development of collectors and receivers of concentration solar thermal radiation

Abstract

The work presented shows the study of different materials to be used in the design of collectors and receivers to be used in the construction of innovative prototypes that use technology based on the use of Solar Thermal Concentration Energy (ESTC), for the generation of heat and electricity.
The optical properties of the different materials proposed were studied, as well as their thermal stability and durability, since with them the components of the Parabolic Cylindrical Collector (CCP) system technology will be specifically built. In order to achieve greater efficiency in the energy transformation process, various geometries of the device were optimized through design and simulation, which will be linked to the solar radiation monitoring systems in the prototype CCP unit, taking into consideration the geographical regions of application.