Dielectric compound parabolic concentrating solar collector with frustrated total internal reflection absorber

Conference · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5160789

Hull, J R

Since its introduction, the concept of nonimaging solar concentrators, as exemplified by the compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) design, has greatly enhanced the ability to collect solar energy efficiently in thermal and photovoltaic devices. When used as a primary concentrator, a CPC can provide significant concentration without the complication of a tracking mechanism and its associated maintenance problems. When used as a secondary, a CPC provides higher total concentration, or for a fixed concentration, tolerates greater tracking error in the primary.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5160789
• Report Number(s): CONF-880615-2; CONF-880615-; ON: DE88009986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
COMPOUND PARABOLIC CONCENTRATORS
EQUIPMENT
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT