Experimental results on vacuum-membrane solar dish facets with focus control systems
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 EngineeringSustainable Development Goals
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy