Notes on Optical Design Principles, Concentration Ratios, and Maximum Temperatures of Parabolic Solar Furnaces.
Abstract
The memorandum is intended as a preliminary guide to designers and interested possible users of solar furnaces. Optical design principles are summarized briefly, and a simple expression is derived for the solar concentration ratio obtainable from a perfectly reflecting paraboloid of large aperture. The transmission losses necessarily occuring in an actual furnace are considered and estimated, and estimates are presented as to the concentration ratios obtainable with actual solar furnaces of various apertures. The maximum attainable temperatures of such furnaces, when operating under favorable sunshine conditions, is similarly estimated. A short bibliography is included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- ADA001066
Entities
People
- Raymond W. Bliss Jr