Novel solar tracking system for large spherical concentrators

Abstract:

Spherical concentrators can have significant economic advantages over parabolic concentrators. Much of its economic interest is based on the possibility of using fixed solar fields and therefore using relatively cheap conventional construction methods to support the mirrors that comprise the reflective surface. They are also known as SRTA (Stationary Reflector/Tracking Absorber) systems. By contrast, it is necessary to move the receiver in a wide range of positions. This presents a challenge and places high demands not only on the tracking system itself but also on the supporting structure of the receiver. This becomes increasingly critical the larger the concentrator is. This article presents refers to a new modular plant configuration and in particular, it presents, a novel solar tracking system aided by a large-scale measuring approach that limits these drawbacks and could be efficiently implemented in large SRTA …

Año de publicación:

2022

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