Solar thermal parabolic trough collectors can be used to provide heat for desalination, cooling and electricity generation. The set-up and some intermediate results of a measurement campaign for the evaluation of a parabolic trough collector - the Solitem PTC1800 - are presented. Optical tests of the concentrator were used to determine the intercept factor, allowing to give recommendations for optical improvements. Thermal testing up to 200°C with pressurised water showed low radiative and convective losses. © 2008.
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Krüger, D., Pandian, Y., Hennecke, K., & Schmitz, M. (2008). Parabolic trough collector testing in the frame of the REACt project. Desalination, 220(1–3), 612–618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2007.04.062
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