Technology assessment: line-focus concentrators
The current engineering development status of line-focus solar concentrating collectors is described, specifically the parabolic trough, and near-term development emphasis in the areas of structures, reflective materials, receivers, selective coatings, trackers, drives, wind loads, foundations, and field layouts is briefly summarized.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-04-0789
- OSTI ID:
- 5672379
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-79-2221
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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