Fixed cylindrical converging lenses followed by movable parabolic mirror focus solar energy on conventional linear collector. System is low cost and accomodates daily and seasonal movements of the sun. Mirrors may be moved using simple, low-power electrical motors.


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    Title :

    An adjustable solar concentrator


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    Publication date :

    1980-08-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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