Thermal Fluid Enhanced Solar Concentrating Systems for Power Generation

Solar power systems, which collect the sun’s rays and turn them into heat, have recently attracted a lot of attention due to the growing need for sustainable energy sources. Adding fluid thermal energy systems to these systems boosts their efficiency, effectiveness, and heat transmission. This study assesses the efficiency of a revised thermal fluid CSP system in response to changes in solar radiation, fluid flow rate, and temperature distribution via the use of experimental analysis and numerical modelling. Since thermal fluids increase power output and thermal efficiency in comparison to previous CSP systems, the findings demonstrate that they are beneficial for solar power generation. Based on these findings, coated thermal energy fluids in CSP systems have the potential to increase the energy efficiency of renewable energy systems. Research shows that parabolic trough solar concentrators using synthetic oils, molten salts, and nanofluids provide 20% more power and 15% more thermal efficiency than air-based systems.