Utilization of solar energy for produce steam for power plants

Solar energy it is a source of energy which have high intensity in Iraq (latitude 32o – 36oN). The average solar radiation is (7 kWh/day) incident on it. This high solar radiation could be utilized to produce steam and then could be used to produce electricity, because of the climate of Iraq is arid region This work deal with utilization of solar energy to produce steam, by using solar concentrated dish. The solar radiation incident upon the dish and reflected to absorbed vessel, which contain the helical coil carrying the water. In this steady build experimental unit consist of solar dish 1.7m in diameter and helical coil receiver (12.5mm*3m) inside cylindrical vessel, the working fluid inside the coil is water. The results of this experimental work give good indication to produce steam by utilization solar energy for power generation in Iraq.