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Title: Chromatic aberration effect on solar energy systems using Fresnel lenses

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.20.003729· OSTI ID:5618276

In concentration systems using Fresnel lenses the effect of the chromatic aberration can become important. In this paper we propose a method to take this effect into account for designing purposes. Also we define a parameter that allows one to estimate the degradation of the thermodynamic quality of the concentrator due to this effect. This parameter follows a hyperbolic law, with the acceptance angle showing that it is important to consider chromatic aberration when modeling concentrators with a high concentration factor. However, this complexity is unnecessary for moderate or low concentration factors.

Research Organization:
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Instituto de Energia Solar (ETSIT), Madrid-3, Spain
OSTI ID:
5618276
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Vol. 20:21
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English