RETRACTED: Energy Flux Distribution and Thermal Performance of Linear Fresnel Collector System in Cold Region

Zheng  Chang; Jing  Ma; Rui  Tian

doi:10.4236/epe.2017.910039

Jing Ma¹^*, Zheng Chang¹, Rui Tian^1,2

Abstract: Short Retraction Notice Large-scale corrections should be made to the paper. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Dr. Fermin Mallor (EiC of EPE) The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper, which is marked "RETRACTED".

Keywords: Linear Fresnel Collector, Cold Region, Instantaneous Thermal Efficiency, Energy Flux Density Distribution

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