Optimized control, and experimental validation of a novel multi-stage parabolic trough collector for solar water heating systems.

ABSTRACT: This study presents the development, optimized PID control, and experimental validation of a novel Multi-Stage Parabolic Trough Collector (MPTC) for solar water heating systems, aiming to enhance thermal efficiency and adaptability under varying environmental conditions. The research is structured into three key stages. First, a time-dependent mathematical model is developed to characterize the thermal and dynamic behavior of the system, incorporating essential parameters such as heat absorption, fluid dynamics, and energy losses. Second, a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is designed and optimized using advanced techniques, including Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to ensure robust system stability and dynamic responsiveness. GA and PSO are se

SUBMITTER: AbdelFatah RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830683 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature