45-page report contains results of performance evaluation of line-concentrating solar collector. Collector employs parabolic trough to direct Sunlight to line along its focal axis, along which lies a black-chrome plated receiver tube covered by a glass tube containing still air. Reflective trough has aluminum-mirror surface covered with metallized acrylic film. Array of four collectors, positioned end to end was used for evaluation. Array was driven by single drive mechanism which was controlled by electronic tracking device.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of a Line-Concentrating Solar Collector


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-12-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English