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The Ultimate
Renewable
Resource
submitted by
RAVI
VERMA
152118101
Originates with
the
thermonuclear
fusion reactions
occurring in the
sun.
Represents the
entire
electromagnetic
radiation (visible
light, infrared,
ultraviolet, x-
Advantages and
Disadvantages
Advantages
Flat-plate collector
THERMO-SIPHON SYSTEMS
causing
circulation
throughout
the
A THERMO-SIPHON SYSTEM
Line focussing
concentrating collector
When higher temp is required,
it becomes necessary to
concentrate the radiation. This
is achieved using focussing or
concentratic collectors. The
collector consists of a
concentrator and a receiver.
Parabolic concentrating
collector
In case of cylindrical parabolic
Concentrators,rotation about a
Single axis is generally required
Fluid temp upto 400c .
The generation of still higher
Working temperatures is possible
By using parabolic reflectors.
These requires two axis tracking so
That the sun is in line with the focus
And the vertex of the paraboloid.
Efficiency
Distillation
In many small communities, the
natural supply of fresh water is
inadequate in comparison to the
availability of brackish or saline
water.
Solar distillation can prove to be an
effective way of supplying drinking
water to such communities.
Drying
One of the traditional uses of
solar energy has been for
drying of agricultural products.
The drying process removes
moisture and helps in the
preservation of the product.
Heating WaterLast
Thoughts
Efficiency of solar
heating system is always less
Passive Solar
Passively heated
home
Solar-Thermal Electricity:
Power Towers
Power Towers
Solar-Thermal Electricity:
Parabolic Dishes and Troughs
capable of directly
converting sunlight into
electricity.
A simple wafer of
silicon with wires
attached to the layers.
Current is produced
based on types of
silicon (n- and p-types)
used for the layers.
Each cell=0.5 volts.
Battery needed as
storage
No moving partsdo no
wear out, but because
Efficiency
and
Cost of electricity from coalburning plants is anywhere
Disadvantages
b/w
8-20 cents/kWh,
while photovoltaic power
Final Thought
The End