Thermodynamic investigation of solar energy conversion into work

dc.contributor.author	Dayanga, W.T.T.
dc.contributor.author	Gamalath, K.A.I.L.W.
dc.date.accessioned	2013-05-16T03:24:52Z
dc.date.available	2013-05-16T03:24:52Z
dc.date.issued	2008
dc.identifier.citation	Sri Lanka Journal of Physics, 9 (2008) 47-60	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/3987
dc.description.abstract	Using a simple thermodynamic upper bound efficiency model for the conversion of solar energy into work, the best material for a converter was obtained. Modifying the existing detailed terrestrial application model of direct solar radiation to include an atmospheric transmission coefficient with cloud factors and a maximum concentration ratio, the best shape for a solar concentrator was derived. Using a Carnot engine in detailed space application model, the best shape for the mirror of a concentrator was obtained. A new conversion model was introduced for a solar chimney power plant to obtain the efficiency of the power plant and power output.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	Thermodynamic investigation of solar energy conversion into work	en_US
dc.type	Research Abstract	en_US