Generic Open Source Parabolic Trough Collector

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Many have designed parabolic trough collectors, from NREL to Scania to countless small enterprises. Yet there is not one generic design openly available, on a non profit basis, parts and design, to spur on the green revolution our planet will have to go through due to peak oil and the need to reduce international tensions.

One good example of an open design is that of Xiao Gang (Kiao Gang?), who posts an open paper on his closed parabolic trough collector. It is more efficient and circumvents some problems commonly seen in the larger open parabolic trough systems. Xiao is now working on a commercial version in China, but the basic design he published remains open to use by all.

Closed and Open designs for parabolic trough collectors could be made out of recycled plastic and (silvered) aluminium foil, ordinary pipes and bamboo if needs be. Delivering 80 - 300 degree water and steam they can provide any type of energy needed without further emission. It is only natural that the technology is adopted widely and a generic design is available. If you want to be part of that process, join us and/or the forum at www.parabolictrough.org