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.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.identifier.citation | Sri Lanka Journal of Physics, 9 (2008) 47-60 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://archive.cmb.ac.lk/handle/70130/3987 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Thermodynamic investigation of solar energy conversion into work | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |