Abstract:
In this study, the thermal performance of the parabolic trough collector (PTC) has been
addressed under Ouagadougou climate conditions. Thus, after developing a model, the effect of mass
flow on PTC performance showed that the Jatropha curcas oil (JCO) temperature difference increases
when the mass flow rate ( .m) decreases while the thermal efficiency (ηth) increases. For .m of 1 kg s−1,
a collector length of 46.8 m or collection area of 230 m2 is required to obtain an outlet temperature of
210 ◦C with an average ηth of 82.69%. This paper can support the decision for a demonstration plant
implementation regarding JCO use in the CSP plant.
Description:
A publication submitted to the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use and the Université Abdou Moumouni, Niger in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science Degree in Climate Change and Energy
