Comparative Performance Analysis of Stainless-Steel Tube and Glass Coated Copper Tube Receiver in Parabolic Trough Collectors for Enhanced Thermal Efficiency

Key Points

• Enhanced thermal efficiency observed with glass coated copper tube compared to stainless-steel tube.
• Performance analysis shows a significant difference in thermal performance metrics between the tube types.
• Investigation utilized simulation and performance metrics assessments using parabolic trough designs.
• Findings may guide material selection in solar thermal applications for improved energy yield.