Parabolic trough facts for kids
A parabolic trough is similar to a solar panel tower, because it has parabolic mirrors that collect large amounts of heat which is reflected on water-filled pipes . The water is heated until it turns into steam, rotating a turbine using a large steam piston.
The rotating turbine produces electricity, which is then transferred by transformer, before being converted DC to AC and transferred by current lines.
Images for kids
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A parabolic trough is shaped as a parabola in the x-y plane, but is linear in the z direction
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Inside an enclosed trough system
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Andasol Solar Power Station in Spain.
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Array of parabolic troughs.
See also
In Spanish: Concentrador solar para niños
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