Thermodynamic optimization of a solar collector model under ecological conditions

M. A. Barranco-Jiménez, F. Guzman-Aguilar, J. C. Chimal-Eguía, N. Sánchez-Salas

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Abstract

In this work, within a finite-time thermodynamics context, we calculate the optimum operation temperature of a solar collector coupled to an endoreversible heat engine model (the Curzon-Ahlborn model). This calculation is made under several regimes of performance: maximum efficiency, maximum power output, and maximum ecological regime. We assume the collector has heat losses given by several heat transfer laws: Newtonian, Dulong-Petit and Stefan- Boltzmann laws. The resulting optimum temperature under ecological conditions is between the maximum power output and the maximum efficiency points. The system's efficiency is calculated in terms of the optimum collector temperature under the three operation regimes mentioned.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECOS 2006 - Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems
EditorsChristos A. Frangopoulos, Constantine D. Rakopoulos, George Tsatsaronis
PublisherNational Technical University of Athens
Pages613-619
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9608758424
StatePublished - 2006
Event19th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2006 - Aghia Pelagia, Crete, Greece
Duration: 12 Jul 200614 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameECOS 2006 - Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, ECOS 2006
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAghia Pelagia, Crete
Period12/07/0614/07/06

Keywords

  • Optimization
  • Solar-driven cycles

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