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Novel solar collector using a large circular fresnel lens concentrator. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6636578
The results of a preliminary design and commercial cost projections study for a large circular fresnel lens solar collector are provided. The novel feature is the size of the proposed lens concentrator, approximately three meters in diameter. Lens development is a separate activity, not covered by this contract. The purpose of the contracted effort was the determination of the value of such a collector from the performance and cost standpoint.
Research Organization:
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co., Huntington Beach, CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
6636578
Report Number(s):
SAND-78-7023; MDC-G-7452
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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