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3 October 1997 Comparative performance features of different nonimaging secondary concentrators
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In this paper, we discuss the features of different types secondary concentrators used in solar energy for dish- thermal and high flux applications. We include a preliminary comparison of a new type of nonimaging concentrator with the more traditional ideal concentrators.
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Joseph J. O'Gallagher "Comparative performance features of different nonimaging secondary concentrators", Proc. SPIE 3139, Nonimaging Optics: Maximum Efficiency Light Transfer IV, (3 October 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290220
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KEYWORDS
Solar concentrators

Compound parabolic concentrators

Reflection

Ray tracing

Solar energy

Dielectrics

Thermodynamics

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