Distinction between concentrating and non concentrating solar collector
Non concentrating or Flat plate collectors
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Concentrating type collectors
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Absorber area is large.
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Absorber area is small.
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Concentration ratio is 1.
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Concentration ratio is high.
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It is uses both beam and diffuse radiation.
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It is uses mainly beam radiation
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Application limited to low temperature uses suitable for all places as it can work in clear and cloudy days.
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High temperature application such as power generation suitable where there are more clear days in a year.
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