USING FIBER OPTICS TO TAP THE SUNS POWER

被引：12

作者：

KHATRI, N

BROWN, M

GERNER, F

机构：

[1] University of Cincinnati, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering Cincinnati

来源：

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER | 1993年 / 20卷 / 06期

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D O I：

10.1016/0735-1933(93)90031-P

中图分类号：

O414.1 [热力学];

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摘要：

This paper discusses a solar energy collection system in which optical fibers are used to transport energy from a single-stage and a double-stage, three-dimensional Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC). After developing a thermo-mathematical model for the assembly of CPC and fibers, numerical simulations are used to optimize the system design. The modules filled with plastic and glass are shown to perform considerably better than those filled with air. A two-stage system performs better than a single-stage module. CPC surface reflectance improves the yield but an increase in fiber length decreases the performance.

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页码：771 / 781

页数：11