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Comparative performance features of different nonimaging secondary concentrators

O'Gallagher, 1997

Document ID
7637327114974066687
Author
O'Gallagher J
Publication year
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Nonimaging Optics: Maximum Efficiency Light Transfer IV

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In this paper, we discuss the features of different types secondary concentrators used in solar energy for dish-thermal and high flux applications. We include a preliminary comparison of a new type of nonimaging concentrator with the more traditional ideal …
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    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24J—PRODUCING OR USE OF HEAT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • F24J2/04—Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector
    • F24J2/06—Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector having concentrating elements
    • F24J2/10—Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector having concentrating elements having reflectors as concentrating elements
    • F24J2/18—Solar heat collectors having working fluid conveyed through collector having concentrating elements having reflectors as concentrating elements spaced, opposed interacting reflecting surfaces
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    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES [GHG] EMISSION, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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