Research Article

Sensitive Analysis for the Efficiency of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Based on Orthogonal Experiment

Table 3

Experimental program.

NumberPipe length
(m)
Condensation area
(m)
Diameter
(mm)
Solar radiation intensity
(W/m2)
Ambient temperature
(°C)
Flow rate
(m/s)
Inlet temperature
(°C)

11111111
21222222
31333333
42112233
52223311
62331122
73121323
83232131
93313212
101133221
111211332
121322113
132123132
142231213
152312321
163132312
173213123
183321231