Towards the prediction of CSP mirrors wear: Methodology of analysis of influencing parameters on the mirrors surface degradation: Application in two different sites in Morocco

Solar Energy

Volumn 108, Issue , 2014, Pages 41-50

  Karim, M ^a,d   Naamane, S ^a   El Amrani EL Hassani, I ^b   Delord, C ^c   Belcadi, S ^a   Tochon, P ^c   Bennouna, A ^d  

^a Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies   (Morocco)

^b Institut Scientifique   (Morocco)

^c CEA/LITEN   (France)

^d CADI AYYAD UNIVERSITY   (Morocco)

Author keywords

Optical degradation; Sand hardness; Sand shape; Size distribution; Solar mirrors; Surface wear

Indexed keywords

REFLECTION; SIZE DISTRIBUTION; SOLAR POWER PLANTS;

APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES; CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER; EXTERNAL CONDITIONS; INFLUENCING PARAMETERS; MECHANICAL DURABILITY; OPTICAL DEGRADATION; OPTICAL PERFORMANCE; SURFACE WEAR;

MIRRORS;

HARDNESS; OPTIMIZATION; POWER GENERATION; PREDICTION; SAND; SIZE DISTRIBUTION; SOLAR POWER; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

MOROCCO;

EID: 84904631762     PISSN: 0038092X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2014.06.036     Document Type: Article

References (31)

1. Alhussein, A., 2010. 'Transport et stockage des dérivés pétroliers: Problématique d'endommagement des pipes par érosion de sable et par hydrogène', PhD thesis from Paul Verlaine University of Metz, France.
2. Bagnold, R.A., 1954. The physics of blown sand and desert dunes. Book, Dover edition.
3. Bagnold, R.A., 1965. The physics of blown sand and desert dust. Book, Dover edition.
4. Berte C.J. Wrestling against desertification: example of Mauritania 2010, United Nations for Food and Agriculture, Rome.
5. Biryukov S.A. Degradation of optical properties of solar collectors due to the ambient dust deposition as a function of particle size. J. Aerosol Sci. 1996, 27:S37-S38.
6. Biryukov S., Fainman D., Goldfeld A. An optical system for the quantitative study of particulate contamination on solar collector surfaces. Sol. Energy 1999, 66:371-378.
7. Bouaouadja N., Bouzid S., Hamidouche M., Bousbaa C., Majdoubi M. Effects of sandblasting on the efficiencies of solar panels. Appl. Energy 2000, 65:99-105.
8. Bouzid S., Bouaouadja N. Effect of impact angle on glass surfaces eroded by sand blasting. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 2000, 20:481-488.
9. Brem, G.F., Woyski, M.S., Ryan, J.S., 1980. Investigation of soiling of candidate mirrors for solar power installations. McDonnell aeronautics company subcontract report.
10. Caron, S., 2011. Accelerated aging of thick glass second surface silvered reflectors under sandstorm conditions. Master level thesis from European Solar Engineering School, No. 146.
11. Elminir H.K., Ghitas A.E., Hamid R.H., El-Hussainy F., Beheary M.M., Abdel-Moneim M. Effect of dust on the transparent cover of solar collectors. Energy Convers. Manag. 2006, 47:3192-3203.
12. El-Shobokshy M.S., Hussein F.M. Degradation of photovoltaic cell performance due to dust deposition on its surface. Renew. Energy 1993, 3:585-590.
13. Finnie I. Erosion of surfaces by solid particles. Wear 1960, 3:87-103.
14. Gwidon, W.S., Batchelor, A.W., 2006. Engineering tribiology, (third edition), Chapter XI: Abrasive, Erosive and Cavitation Wear. Book. pp. 501-551.
15. Holze, C., Brucks, A., 2011. Sand abrasion testing: characterization of abrasive resistance of optical surfaces in arid operational areas using standard and adapted methods. Solar Paces congress.
16. Ibrahim A. Effect of shadow and dust on the performance of silicon solar cell. J. Basic Appl. Sci. Res. 2011, 3:222-230.
17. Kennedy C.E., Terwilliger K. Optical durability of candidate solar reflectors. Sol. Energy Eng. 2005, 127:262-269.
18. Krumbein W. Measurement and geological significance of shape and roundness of sedimentary particles. J. Sedimentary Petrol. 1941, 11:64-72.
19. Mani M., Pillai R. Impact of dust on solar photovoltaic performance: research status, challenges and recommendations. Renew. Sust. Energy Rev. 2010, 9:3124-3131.
20. Morris V.L. Cleaning agents and techniques for concentrating solar collectors. Sol. Energy Mater. 1980, 3:35-55.
21. Nelson, A., 2011. Understanding soil adhesion in Concentrating Solar Power Plants: a novel analysis of soil Characteristics. Solar Paces congress.
22. Pettit R.B., Freese J.M. Wavelength dependent scattering caused by dust accumulation on solar mirrors. Sol. Energy Mater. 1980, 3:1-20.
23. Roth E.P., Anaya A.J. The effect of natural soiling and cleaning on the size distribution of particles deposited on glass mirrors. J. Sol. Energy Eng. 1980, 102:248-256.
24. Sansom, C., Comley, P., Bhattacharyya, D., Macerol, N., 2013. A comparison of Polymer film and Glass Collectors for concentrating solar power. Solar Paces congress.
25. Sarver T., Al-Qaraghuli A., Kazmerski L.L. A comprehensive review of the impact of dust on the use of solar energy: history, investigations, results, literature and mitigation approaches. Renew. Sust. Energy Rev. 2013, 22:698-733.
26. Shao Y., Dong C.H. A review on East Asian Dust Storm Climate. Model. Monit. Global Planet. Change 2006, 52:1-22.
27. Tilly G.P. Sand erosion of metals and plastics: a brief review. Wear 1969, 14:241-248.
28. Vivar M., Herrero R., Anton I., Martinez-Moreno F., Moreton R., Sala G., Blakers A.W., Smeltink J. Effect of soiling in CPV systems. Sol. Energy 2010, 84:1327-1335.
29. Wang Z., Liu L., Li X., Zhao L. An experimental method for analyzing environmental effects of blowing sands on glass abrasion. Proc. Environ. Sci. 2010, 2:207-217.
30. Wentworth, 1922. Wentworth grain size classification chart, 1922.
31. Zakhidov R.A., Ismanzhanov A. Investigation of abrasive action of atmospheric particles on the reflectance of mirrors. Appl. Sol. Energy 1980, 16:39-43.