Summary
A three-dimensional transient CFD model of the Manzanares prototype, using RNG k–ε turbulence, discrete ordinates radiation with two spectral bands and solar ray tracing, reproduces the collector's greenhouse effect. Validated against plant measurements and compared with a single-band approach, it shows that capturing this effect is essential for predicting airflow, collector efficiency and power output correctly.
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