Point focus solar concentrator using reflector strips of various geometries to form primary and secondary reflectors
US4784700A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A point focus solar concentrator which uses various geometries of cylindrical reflector strips some of which are tilted to simulate a point focus by overlaying the line focii of each segment at a coincident point. Several embodiments of the invention are disclosed that use cylindrical parabolic, cylindrical hyperbolic or flat reflector strips to concentrate incident solar energy for use by a solar dynamic engine located at the focal point. Also disclosed is a combined photovoltaic/solar dynamic engine concentrator energy system that uses this arrangement of mirrors.
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