Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies Analysis and Optimisation b

This book addresses the evaluation and optimization of key elements in concentrating solar thermal (CST) technologies, such as solar receivers and working fluids, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. It discusses both general and specific as

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María Isabel Roldán Serrano

Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies Analysis and Optimisation by CFD Modelling

Green Energy and Technology

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María Isabel Roldán Serrano

Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies Analysis and Optimisation by CFD Modelling

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María Isabel Roldán Serrano CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería Tabernas Spain

ISSN 1865-3529 Green Energy and Technology ISBN 978-3-319-45882-3 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-45883-0

ISSN 1865-3537

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ISBN 978-3-319-45883-0

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Acknowledgements

This book is partially supported by CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería which is the largest European center for research, development, and testing of concentrating solar technologies. Special thanks go to the Solar Concentrating Systems Unit which is directly involved in the research and development of this technology. The author also gratefully acknowledges the information supplied by the International Energy and Environment Foundation, as well as the helpful comments and suggestions of the reviewers, which have improved this work.

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