1. Introduction to concentrating solar power 2. Solar radiation resource 3. Classification of solar receivers 4. Optical properties of materials for solar receivers 5. Heat transfer media and operating temperatures 6. Concepts of thermal energy storage and solar receivers 7. Thermodynamics of solar receivers 8. Hydrodynamics of solar receivers 9. Thermomechanical stresses in solar receivers 10. Modelling and optimization of solar receivers 11. Testing of solar materials and receivers
Appendices A: Index B: Units of measurement C: Selected constants
Dr Amos Madhlopa has extensive experience in teaching and research gained while working at the University of Malawi, University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and University of Cape Town, South Africa. His research interest is in sustainable energy, predominantly focusing on renewable energy technologies. In this context, he has published more than 20 articles in referred journals, two book chapters and one complete book. He was awarded an 'Innovations for Development in Southern & Eastern Africa' in 2003 for developing a novel solar dryer with composite absorber systems, and a Newton Fellowship in 2009 to develop a dynamic model for solar stills with double slopes at the University of Strathclyde.