| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551061 | Solar Energy | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A novel variable-focus-parabolic-trough (VFPT) solar concentrator is proposed. ⺠The VFPT concentrator guides all of the incoming rays onto the receiver surface. ⺠The VFPT concentrator improves the irradiance distribution uniformity. ⺠The temperature rise of the VFPT concentrator is just 0.3% lower than ideal. ⺠The heating rate of the VFPT concentrator is just 0.3% lower than ideal.
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Authors
Chung-Yu Tsai, Psang Dain Lin,