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Title: Low-temperature performance comparisons of parabolic-trough and flat-plate collectors based on typical meteorological year data

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6445806

Performance calculations have been made to compare the performance of orientations of parabolic-trough collectors with those of single-cover flat-plate collectors. Typical meteorological year weather inputs were used. Results indicate performance advantages of the horizontal north-south-axis parabolic-trough collectors over most areas of the United States.

Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
6445806
Report Number(s):
SAND-78-0965
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English