Compound Parabolic Concentrators as Solar Trackers

Authors

  • Gayatri Shahane Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, R.H. 47/48 Sankul Erandawana Pune 411004 India Author
  • Ayushi Jain Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, A-1102, Riviera, Hiranandani Estate, Thane 400607, India Author
  • SnehaUgale Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, R.H. 47/48 Sankul Erandawana Pune 411004 India | Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, A-1102, Riviera, Hiranandani Estate, Thane 400607, India | India Author
  • C.P.Waykole Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, R.H. 47/48 Sankul Erandawana Pune 411004 India | Department of Mechanical Engineering, SavitribaiPhulePune University, A-1102, Riviera, Hiranandani Estate, Thane 400607, India | India Author

Keywords:

Solar Tracking, Compound Parabolic Concentrator, CPC.

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the existing solar tracking systems, their benefits and outcomes. It further discusses the disadvantages of solar trackers and suggests Compound Parabolic Concentrators as a viable option for tracking. Solar trackers are used to ensure that the solar panel is at a perpendicular with the sun, so that it maximizes the energy falling on it.Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) is a special type of solar collector designed in the shape of two meeting parabolas.

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Published

2017-03-16

Issue

Special Issue-7 (Mar 2017)

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Articles

How to Cite

Compound Parabolic Concentrators as Solar Trackers. (2017). International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, 1(7.Special Issue), 231-232. https://ijcet.evegenis.org/index.php/ijcet/article/view/4457