Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
Multiple-collector tower system supports three receiver/concentrators that absorb solar energy reflected from surrounding field of heliostats. System overcomes disadvantages of tower-supported collectors. Booms can be lowered during heavy winds to protect arms and collectors.
Keywords:
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Type:
NPO-13810
,
NASA Tech Briefs (ISSN 0145-319X); 2; 1; P. 3
Format:
text