Cylindrical and flat solar collector geometries: Theory and experiment

R. John Koshel, Greg P. Smestad, Daniel Shull, Peter Stephens, Tim Healy

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

Comparisons between theory, ray-tracing, and experiments for flat and cylindrical PVpanels are made. Results show agreement, with cylindrical geometries working better in the morning and afternoon, while flat panels work better around noon.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSolid-State and Organic Lighting, SOLED 2012
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557529527
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventSolid-State and Organic Lighting, SOLED 2012 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: Nov 11 2012Nov 14 2012

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherSolid-State and Organic Lighting, SOLED 2012
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period11/11/1211/14/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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