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Uncontrolled_outside_day_R0.csv (4.41 MB)
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Controlled_outside_constant hall effect day only R1.csv (2.82 MB)
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controlled diff P with temp equation-R1.csv (4.92 MB)
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4day full data- constant diff pressure.csv (31.42 MB)
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Controlled_outside_night-Day_R1.csv (10.62 MB)
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Experimental results on vacuum-membrane solar dish facets with focus control systems

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posted on 2024-08-15, 14:12 authored by Duncan McGeeDuncan McGee

These datasets are the measured outdoor test results of vacuum-membrane solar dish facets with different control systems.
The dataset (Uncontrolled_outside_day_R0.csv) is the results of an uncontrolled facet.
The dataset (Controlled_outside_night-Day_R1.csv) is from a facet with a constant differential pressure control system.

The dataset (4day full data- constant diff pressure.csv) is from the same facet but the results were recorded over 4 days.
The dataset (Controlled_outside_constant hall effect day only R1.csv) is from a control system that sensed and maintained the membrane depth of the vacuum-membrane facet with a Hall effect sensor.

Lastly, the dataset (controlled diff P with temp equation-R1.csv) is from a control system that maintained a constant differential pressure and incorporated the membrane material temperature.


Funding

Renewable Energy Hub

Department of Science and Innovation (DSI)

University of Pretoria (UP) Solar Thermal Spoke

History

Department/Unit

Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

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