This book provides a technical overview of low-cost
parabolic trough collector (PTCs) prototypes for low-temperature heat demand.
It begins with a comprehensive but concise summary of the state-of-the-art in
PTCs, and presents a detailed mathematical model of such systems. Subsequent
chapters describe the construction and materials used in the manufacture of PTC
prototypes, and offers technical solutions to overcome design problems.
Finally, it provides an accessible guide to the standards used to test and
evaluate the performance of PTCs. Offering a valuable resource to engineering
researchers and practitioners, it is also suitable for students of solar
thermal systems, renewable energy and applied physics.
