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Solar concentrating properties of truncated hexagonal, pyramidal and circular conesThe solar concentrating properties of specularly reflecting truncated pyramidal, hexagonal, and circular cones are evaluated. Pyramidal and hexagonal configurations are discussed with reference to the concentration factor as a function of half apex angle and the length of the side over the width, and to the irradiance distribution. Expressions are derived for the concentration factor and the irradiance at the base of a circular cone when the sunlight is incident normal to the aperture and for oblique incidence.
Document ID
19780062535
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Burkhard, D. G.
(Georgia Univ. Athens, GA, United States)
Strobel, G. L.
(Georgia, University Athens, Ga., United States)
Shealy, D. L.
(Alabama, University Birmingham, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 17
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
78A46444
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-32149
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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