RETRACTED: Direct Beam Solar Radiation Received by Parabolic Trough Collector with Dust Accumulated on Its Surface

Zheng Chang^1*, Jing Ma¹, Suying Yan^1,2, Rui Tian^1,2

¹College of Energy and Power Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot, China.
²Key Laboratory of Wind and Solar Power Energy Utilization Technology Ministry of Education and Inner Mongolia Construction, Hohhot, China.

DOI: 10.4236/jpee.2017.59004                

Abstract

This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused.

Keywords

Dust Accumulation, Parabolic Trough Condenser Mirror, Reflectance Degradation, Energy Flux Density Distribution

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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