Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5483363 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2017 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The optical quality of concentrators has a direct impact on the thermal efficiency of concentrating solar power plants. There is a need to evaluate the quality of the mirrors before installation and during operation. A review of the optical characterization techniques that have been developed for solar concentrators is presented. A brief description of the operation and methodology of each technique is done. The strengths and possible vulnerabilities of the techniques are also discussed. A classification of the different techniques in families according to their underlying principles of operation is proposed. Finally an analysis of the available information about the accuracy and precision of the different methods is carried out.
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Authors
Camilo A. Arancibia-Bulnes, Manuel I. Peña-Cruz, Amaia MutuberrÃa, Rufino DÃaz-Uribe, Marcelino Sánchez-González,