BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 is the second part of an international multi-series standard that covers components for solar thermal electric plants.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 specifies the requirements and the test methods for the characterization of a large-size parabolic-trough collector.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 covers the determination of the optical and thermal performance of parabolic trough collectors, and the tracking accuracy of the collector one-axis tracking system. This test method is for outdoor testing only.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 applies to parabolic-trough collectors equipped with the manufacturer-supplied sun tracking mechanism.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 gives specifications like terms, definitions, test requirements, instrumentations, test procedure, reporting format, etc. for large-size parabolic-trough collectors.
Note 1: The test method in BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 does not apply to any collector under operating conditions where phase-change of the fluid occurs.
Note 2: BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 applies to the whole collector.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 on the large-size parabolic-trough collector is useful for:
Parabolic trough collectors are formed by a cylindrical surface of mirrors with a parabolic shape that concentrates solar radiation on a receiver tube located at the focal point of the parabola.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 specifies the requirements and the specifications for the large-size parabolic-trough collector equipped with all the components such as bearing structure, reflector facets, receiver tubes, actuator system, and control and mounted according to the standardized instructions.
BS EN IEC 62862‑3‑2 provides you with the documentation to be supplied, a general description, and requirements of the parabolic-trough collector. It discusses various test methods according to the global standards to verify the performance of different components/elements such as the receiver, reflector, tracker, structure.
EN IEC 62862-3-2:2018
IEC 62862-3-2:2018
EN 60917-2-4:2010