Conceptual design of a self-deployable, high performance parabolic concentrator for advanced solar-dynamic power systemsA summary is presented of the concentrator conceptual design work performed under a NASA-funded project. The design study centers around two basic efforts: conceptual design of a self-deploying, high-performance parabolic concentrator; and materials selection for a lightweight, shape-stable concentrator. The primary structural material selected for the concentrator is PEEK/carbon fiber composite. The deployment concept utilizes rigid gore-shaped reflective panels. The assembled concentrator takes a circular shape with a void in the center. The deployable solar concentrator concept is applicable to a range of solar dynamic power systems of 25 kWe to more than 75 kWe.
Document ID
19900051107
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dehne, Hans Joachim (Acurex Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Duffy, Donald R. (Acurex Corp. Environmental Systems Div., Mountain View, CA, United States)