Optical, thermal and thermo-mechanical model for a larger-aperture parabolic trough concentrator system consisting of a novel flat secondary reflector and an improved absorber tube
Jing-hu Gong, Junzhe Wang, Xiaoli Hu, Yong Li, Jian Hu, Jun Wang, Peter D. Lund, Cai-yun Gao
Topics & Concepts
Parabolic troughConcentratorReflector (photography)OpticsMaterials scienceAperture (computer memory)ThermalNonimaging opticsThermal efficiencyParabolic reflectorTube (container)OptoelectronicsComposite materialPhysicsAcousticsThermodynamicsChemistryLight sourceOrganic chemistryCombustionSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systemssolar cell performance optimizationSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods