A small-scale concentrating solar thermal system

C. Madsen; A. Schulz; W. Wu; A. Sosa; R. Huang; T. Mohamed; R. Atkins; J. Simcik

doi:10.1117/12.2062081

7 October 2014 A small-scale concentrating solar thermal system

C. Madsen, A. Schulz, W. Wu, A. Sosa, R. Huang, T. Mohamed, R. Atkins, J. Simcik

Proceedings Volume 9175, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications IX; 917507 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062081
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The initial prototype design and characterization of a small-scale concentrating solar thermal system will be presented. A large Fresnel lens, with an area of 0.77 square meters on a two-axis tracking mount, is used to concentrate the solar energy and focus it to an area of a few square centimeters. The system design and the first prototype testing will be discussed. By leveraging concentration to achieve the maximum solar-to-thermal energy efficiency and low cost, the system is unique compared to currently available residential hot water systems.

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C. Madsen, A. Schulz, W. Wu, A. Sosa, R. Huang, T. Mohamed, R. Atkins, and J. Simcik "A small-scale concentrating solar thermal system", Proc. SPIE 9175, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications IX, 917507 (7 October 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2062081

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