Computer Controlled Focusing Solar Energy Collector (ECESC)
PL-788682
The Computer Controlled Focusing Solar Energy Collector (ECESC) demonstrates the fundamental principles of a parabolic trough system for solar energy collection.
This unit is equipped with a highly polished stainless steel parabolic reflector mounted on a mobile base. It can be easily adjusted both horizontally and vertically to focus solar radiation on the energy collector from different angles. The reflector is fitted with a pyranometer to accurately measure incident solar radiation.
The system includes five interchangeable energy collectors of varying sizes, enabling the analysis of different concentration ratios. One collector features a special black coating to evaluate its performance, while each collector is equipped with a “J” type temperature sensor for precise temperature measurement. Additionally, an insulating glass collector with vacuum coating is provided to study the benefits of a shielded collector.
This computer-controlled solar collector unit is fully integrated with the EDIBON Computer Control System (SCADA), which includes: the unit itself, a Control Interface Box, a Data Acquisition Board, and advanced software packages for computer control, data acquisition, and data management, allowing seamless monitoring and control of all process parameters.
- ECESC. Unit:
- Bench-top unit.
- Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.
- Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
- Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.
- Parabolic reflector made of polished stainless steel supported on a mobile base by bearings on a movable base with 360° rotation.
- Rotation angle sensor to know the position of the cylindrical collector.
- Six solar collectors:
- Five copper cylinders of different size to study different concentration ratios:
- Cylinder of 28 mm.
- Cylinder of 22 mm.
- Cylinder of 15 mm.
- Cylinder of 10 mm.
- Cylinder with black coating of 15 mm.
- Insulating glass cylinder to study the effect of a shielded collector.
- Each one includes a “J” type temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the collector
- Two lamps to simulate solar radation with adjustable solar power.
- “J” type temperature sensor to measure ambient temperature.
- Solar radiation sensor (pyranometer) to measure the incident solar radiation.
The complete unit includes as well:
- Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
- Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
- Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on LabVIEW.
- National Instruments Data Acquisition board.
- Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
- Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
- Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
- Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical support, are always included.
- Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Software).
- Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
- Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams, calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring user’s knowledge and progress reached.
- This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is the EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously operate many units in a network.
- ECESC/CIB. Control Interface Box.
- ECESC/CCSOF. Computer Control + Data Acquisition + Data Management Software.
- Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
- Manuals: This unit is supplied with 8 manuals. Required services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and Control software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance, Calibration and Practices manuals.
EXERCISES AND PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES TO BE DONE WITH THE MAIN ITEMS
- Operation of a cylindrical solar collector.
- Study of different energy concentration levels depending on the size of the collector.
- Comparison of the energy concentration levels of an unshielded cylinder and a shielded cylinder.
- Measurement of maximum temperatures reached by the energy collectors.
- Optimization and adjustment of a parabolic trough to obtain high concentration levels.
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