Section of conventional paraboloid, offset from its major axis, is used as reflector in solar concentrator. Design increases solar gathering efficiency by 3 to 4 percent by eliminating shadowing and blocking of solar rays. In addition, reflector can be folded toward receiver, reducing wind-loading and making maintenance easier.
Offset paraboloidal solar concentrator
NASA Tech Briefs ; 5 , 3
1981-01-01
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