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Wind Tunnel Tests of Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors: March 2001--August 2003

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/929597· OSTI ID:929597
Conducted extensive wind-tunnel tests on parabolic trough solar collectors to determine practical wind loads applicable to structural design for stress and deformation, and local component design for concentrator reflectors.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
929597
Report Number(s):
NREL/SR-550-32282; NAA-2-32439-01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English