University of Hartford  

Parabolic Solar Collector

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Subhash Chandra, Ph.D.

Institute Director

chandra@hartford.edu

 

Thomas Filburn, Ph.D., P.E.

Institute Assistant Director

filburn@hartford.edu

 

Clean Energy Institute

College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture

University of Hartford

Parabolic Solar Collector
Problem Statement:  Development of a low-cost parabolic solar collector for both thermal and PV energy.

Description:  A low-cost parabolic solar collector has been introduced by Lite Trough LLC. This collector's performance will be evaluated by detailed parametric testing.  In addition, individual component testing will be performed to optimize the string tensioners, Mylar enclosure and central spine collector.

University of Hartford Participants:

Tiffany Cantier - First year student assistant.
Barry Lubin and Subhash Chandra - Faculty Advisors
 
Client:  Lite Trough LLC, CT Innovations (proposed)
  Parabolic Solar Collector