Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
A LaJet Energy Company (LEC) concentrator facet, 60 in. in diameter, was tested for imaging quality. The following two methods were used: (1) autofocus tests with a point source of light at the facet's radius of curvature; and (2) tests with the Sun close to the horizon as a distant source. The tests of the LaJet facet indicate that all of the solar image reflected by an LEC 460 solar concentrator made of like facets should fall within a 9-in. aperture if the outer facets are carefully adjusted. Such a concentrator would have acceptable performance, but complete evaluation must be made with an assembled concentrator.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
NASA-CR-173470
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JPL-PUB-83-92
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JPL-5105-125
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DOE/JPL-1060-64
,
NAS 1.26:173470
Format:
application/pdf
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