High Temperature Solar Concentrator Design

Richard Wientzen; W. J. Davis; R. E. Forkey

doi:10.1117/12.959095

16 September 1980 High Temperature Solar Concentrator Design

Richard Wientzen, W. J. Davis, R. E. Forkey

Proceedings Volume 0237, 1980 International Lens Design Conference; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959095
Event: 1980 International Lens Design Conference, 1980, Oakland, United States

Abstract

An optical sub-system design for a solar concentrator having applications to high temperatures thermal photovoltaic concepts has been developed. The baseline system consists of a spherically segmented primary mirror optically coupled to a compound parabolic concentrator and a hemispherical receiver. Secondary concentrators having conical, parabolic and hyperbolic cross sections are considered Parametrically. Performance trade-offs relative to, concentration ratio, system configuration and manufacturing sensitivities have been rigor-ously evaluated using geometric ray tracing techniques. The advantages of using a two stage concentrator over a single collecting aperture are discussed. Performance of typical systems are reviewed and cover transmission, flux distribution, and tolerance sensitivities.

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Richard Wientzen, W. J. Davis, and R. E. Forkey "High Temperature Solar Concentrator Design", Proc. SPIE 0237, 1980 International Lens Design Conference, (16 September 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959095

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