Asymmetric CPC solar collectors with tubular receiver: Geometric characteristics and optimal configurations

M. E. Blanco; E. Gomez-Leal; J. M. Gordon

doi:10.1016/0038-092X(86)90106-4

Asymmetric CPC solar collectors with tubular receiver: Geometric characteristics and optimal configurations

M. E. Blanco
, E. Gomez-Leal
, J. M. Gordon

The Swiss Institute for Dryland Environmental and Energy Research

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We derive analytic expressions for the geometric characteristics of extremely asymmetric nonimaging solar concentrators ("asymmetric CPCs") with tubular receivers, of fixed maximum concentration ratio C_max. We show that, at fixed C_max, there are nonideal concentrator configurations that minimize reflector area and average number of reflections, and determine configurations that are approximately optimal (maximizing yearly energy delivery at minimal material requirements), independent of climate and economics.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-54
Number of pages	6
Journal	Solar Energy
Volume	37
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(86)90106-4
State	Published - 1 Jan 1986

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