Optimization of parabolic trough collector design for varying manufacturing tolerances using a closed-form expression for intercept factor

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2930077· OSTI ID:6902082

Gueven, H M ^[1]

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1. San Diego State Univ., CA (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

In this paper, a closed-form expression for intercept factor is used to carry out the optimization of parabolic trough collector geometry (rim angle and concentration ratio). It is shown that the presented closed-form expression eliminates the need for a detailed ray-trace computer code and facilitates optimization of the collector optical design parameters.

• OSTI ID: 6902082
• Journal Information: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (United States) Vol. 116:3; ISSN JSEEDO; ISSN 0199-6231
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS
CONCENTRATION RATIO
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
PARABOLIC COLLECTORS
PARABOLIC TROUGH COLLECTORS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT