What is a parabolic trough?
parabolic trough is a specialized device that is designed to collect sunlight and convert it into energy using a collector tube and storage device. The collector of the parabolic trough is usually designed from treated glass or other highly reflective materials to absorb as much sunlight as possible. They are also often equipped with mechanical arms that allow a parabolic trough to monitor the road throughout the day to maximize possible absorption efficiency. After the sunlight interferes with a mirror similar to the surface, it reflects towards the deware tube and absorbs, then passes either to the battery or turbine source to create electricity. The collector of the parabolic trough is usually found in the middle of a curved, reflective lining, so it can absorb sun rays from many different angles at once, eliminating the need for a more complex design. The panels themselves are usually relatively large and are designed in one fixed piece.
The alignment of the parabolic trough is normally to the north/southern axis to maximize the daily exposure to the sun and mechanized features that are installed on them to monitor the natural path of the sun, are usually fully automated. This means that in the early morning the parabolic collector will face almost east and complete the day heading to the west. The timer allows the unit to make adjustments throughout the day and the timer is usually very accurate and must only be modified once a year.
Configuration to the East/West is also used in some stationary parabolic troughs. This reduces efficiency, but allows them to be placed in areas where other options may not be available. Thejednotes are treated manually during spring equinox and autumn equinox to maximize the daily exposure of sunlight. Can capture 30 to 60 percent of the parabolic trough that uses motorizedOU configuration to the north/south, so the popularity of stationary trough is limited.
other types of parabolic troughs are used for agriculture and agriculture, and some have curved panels that surround a particular focus. Reflective panels in all parabolic troughs were once made up mainly of glass, but this type of configuration was difficult to use due to overweight and production of complications. Silver and other alloys have been implemented in the production of parabolic troughs and these models are much lighter and can compete with the efficiency of even the most expensive standard parabolic troughs.