Data Visualization and Statistical Analysis of a Solar Parabolic Trough Collector Possesses of Filled-Type Evacuated Tube with U Shaped, Under South-Eastern of Morocco

This paper presents a detailed experimental investigation on a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) prototype possesses of a solar filled-type evacuated tube with U shaped. The experimental thermal performances study of this PTC prototype was conducted and evaluated under the climate conditions effect of Errachidia region. The direct solar irradiance, the ambient temperature, the wind speed and the thermal performance evolution at different part of the system are analyzed, where the thermal efficiency of the system was investigated. Based on the experimental results by using data mining analysis, a statistical analysis is carried out for three different periods of a day, under clear sky conditions. The statistical analysis results show clearly the factors influencing the system performances with accordance to each parameter of the climatic conditions.