Optical Raytracing Analysis of a Scheffler Type Concentrator

The Scheffler type concentrator is a curved metal reflector particularly suitable for solar thermal systems with a receiver fixed to the ground. Its operating principle is to deform the reflector throughout the year to optimize its performance in collecting sunlight. This study analyses the optical...

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Main Authors: Daniela Fontani, Paola Sansoni, Franco Francini, Francesco Toni, David Jafrancesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/1/260