Focal plane flux distributions produced by solar concentrating reflectors

Efficient numeric equation-based methods of computing focal plane target flux distributions are developed for four different types of solar concentrating reflectors. Reflecting surface quality and concentrator contour accuracy are taken into account. Several approximations yield computational shortc...

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Published in:Solar energy 1981, Vol.27 (5), p.403-411
Main Authors: Harris, James A., Duff, William S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Efficient numeric equation-based methods of computing focal plane target flux distributions are developed for four different types of solar concentrating reflectors. Reflecting surface quality and concentrator contour accuracy are taken into account. Several approximations yield computational shortcuts so that fast-running computer programs to characterize focal plane flux distributions can be written.
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/0038-092X(81)90005-0