Geometrical optical performance studies of a composite parabolic trough with a fin receiver
The geometrical optical performance characteristics of a composite parabolic trough (CPT) with a fin receiver have been studied. The variation of geometrical concentration ratio with mirror element size and the rim angle of the parent parabola has been studied and the results are presented graphically. The distribution of local concentration ratio over the receiver plane has also been determined for some typical concentrator designs.
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1981
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Authors: | Mathur, S.S. ; Kandpal, T.C. ; Singh, R.N. ; Singhal, A.K. |
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Applied Energy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0306-2619. - Vol. 9.1981, 3, p. 223-229
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Elsevier |
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