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Test results on parabolic dish concentrators for solar thermal power systemsThis paper presents results of development testing of various solar thermal parabolic dish concentrators. The concentrators were mostly designed for the production of electric power using dish-mounted Rankine, Brayton or Stirling cycle engines, intended to be produced at low cost. Measured performance for various dishes included optical efficiencies ranging from 0.32 to 0.86 at a geometric concentration ratio of 500, and from about 0.09 to 0.85 at a geometric concentration ratio of 3000. Some malfunctions were observed. The tests should provide operating information of value in developing concentrators with improved performance and reduced maintenance.
Document ID
19900040274
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Jaffe, Leonard D.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Solar Energy
Volume: 42
Issue: 2, 19
ISSN: 0038-092X
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
90A27329
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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