PARABOLIC SOLAR TROUGH

Parabolic Solar Trough is made with mirrored surfaces curved in a linearly extended parabolic shape. A receiver tube running in the center and the length of the trough is the focus point on which the sun generates solar energy. Water is pumped through the receiver tube and is heated as it passes through the receiver tube... The solar parabolic trough also creates steam to be used for cooking in a large pressure cooker. Cooking with steam takes 1/3 of the time as regular cooking. The steam can be also used in a canning process for a community... The parabolic solar trough collect solar energy up to 10 hours per day compared to a 6 hour day with regular flat plate collectors.

Also known as: Parabolic

Primary location: Methuen United States