Research Article

Workbench for a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector with a Tracking System

Table 3

Experimental values for collector operation.

ParameterValueNotes

Removal factor 0,84Equation (11)
Optical efficiency 0,41Equation (6)
Thermal loss coefficient 21,7Equation (14)
Ambient temperature25°CAverage
Direct radiation 950 W/m2Estimated