Solar concentrator with restricted exit angles

Patent · 19 December 1978

OSTI ID:863239

Rabl, Arnulf ^[1]; Winston, Roland ^[2]

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1. Downers Grove, IL
2. Chicago, IL

A device is provided for the collection and concentration of radiant energy and includes at least one reflective side wall. The wall directs incident radiant energy to the exit aperture thereof or onto the surface of energy absorber positioned at the exit aperture so that the angle of incidence of radiant energy at the exit aperture or on the surface of the energy absorber is restricted to desired values.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4130107
• Application Number: 05/850,340
• OSTI ID: 863239
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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