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Survey mirrors and lenses and their required surface accuracy. Volume 2. Concentrator optical performance software (COPS) user's manual. Final report for September 15, 1978-December 1, 1979

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5320450· OSTI ID:5320450

The mathematical modeling of 11 different concentrating collectors is documented and instructions are given for use of the computer code. The 11 concentrators modeled are: faceted mirror concentration; fixed mirror, two-axis tracking receiver; parabolic trough collector; linear Fresnel; incremental reflector; inflated cylindrical concentrator; CPC-involute reflector with evacuated receiver; CPC-parabolic/involute reflector; V trough collectors, imaging collapsing concentrator; and parabolic dish collector. (MHR)

Research Organization:
Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (USA). Technology Strategy Center
OSTI ID:
5320450
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/35348-T1(Vol.2)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English