Theoretical Deduction of the Optimum Tilt Angles for Small-Scale Linear Fresnel Reflectors

Theoretical Deduction of the Optimum Tilt Angles for Small-Scale Linear Fresnel Reflectors

A theoretical justification and computation of the optimum values of the two longitudinal tilt angles of a small-scale linear Fresnel reflector is provided. The optimum angle of the mobile structure is proved to be half the latitude of the geographic location, while the optimum angle of the secondar...

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Main Authors: Arsenio Barbón, Covadonga Bayón-Cueli, José A. Fernández Rubiera, Luis Bayón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
small-scale linear Fresnel reflector
optimum tilt angles
urban applications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/10/2883
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Summary:A theoretical justification and computation of the optimum values of the two longitudinal tilt angles of a small-scale linear Fresnel reflector is provided. The optimum angle of the mobile structure is proved to be half the latitude of the geographic location, while the optimum angle of the secondary reflector system is proved to be equal to that latitude. Brute-force verification is carried out for five EU cities, each in one of the five European climate zones.
ISSN:1996-1073

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