Tolerance analysis and characterization of hybrid thermal-pv solar trough prototype

Liliana Ruiz Diaz, Byron Cocilovo, Alexander Miles, Pierre Alexandre Blanche, Wei Pan, Robert A. Norwood

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Abstract

Hybrid thermal-PV solar trough collectors combine concentrated photovoltaics and concentrated solar power technology. In this work, we analyze the optical and mechanical tolerances that affect the solar energy collection using non-sequential ray tracing techniques. The study is complemented with a half scale prototype characterization. We aim to establish a basis for tolerances required for fabrication and manufacturing of such systems.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2017
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580361
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2017 - Boulder, United States
Duration: Nov 6 2017Nov 9 2017

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F69-OSE 2017
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherOptics for Solar Energy, OSE 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoulder
Period11/6/1711/9/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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