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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 09, Numéro PR3, March 1999
Proceedings of the 9th SolarPACES International Symposium on Solar Thermal Concentrating TechnologiesSTCT 9 |
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| Page(s) | Pr3-563 - Pr3-568 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1999389 | |
STCT 9
J. Phys. IV France 09 (1999) Pr3-563-Pr3-568
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1999389
Development and test of an end reflector for parabolic trough collectors
T. Fend1, J. León2, M. Böhmer1, P. Binner1, F. Deidewig1 and R. Kemme21 Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR), Solare Energietechnik, Linder Höhe, 51147 Köln, Germany
2 Plataforma Solar de Almería, Carretera de Senes s/n, 04200 Tabernas, Almería, Spain
Abstract
Within the DLR-Project PAREX ( PArabolRinnen EXperiment) it could be shown by experiments and calculations, that collector efficiencies of parabolic troughs can be increased by up to 2% by means of the use of an end reflector, which is placed at the north end of each trough (in case of a north-south oriented plant at the northern hemisphere). Calculations show that the intensity of the incident concentrated radiation on the surface of the absorber increases by a factor of two. A first prototype of a 0,7 m2 end reflector was tested at the DLR in the PARMESAN (PAarbolRinnenMESsANlage) test facility. The radiation profile around the absorber was measured and compared to the calculated results. A second 6,4 m2 end reflector was designed and built up at the LS-3 test loop at the Plataforma Solar de Almería (PSA).
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