Thermodynamic analysis of a supercritical closed Brayton cycle integrated with parabolic trough solar collectors

In this study, thermodynamic analysis of a supercritical closed Brayton cycle integrated with parabolic trough solar collectors operating with various organic-based working fluid types is conducted. To examine the performance of this integrated system, a mathematical model, including the energy and exergy analyses of the system, is first developed; after that, a parametric study is performed to determine the effect of compressor pressure ratio,...