Author/Authors :
D. Riveros-Rosas a، نويسنده , , J. Herrera-Va´zquez b، نويسنده , , C.A. Pe´rez-Ra´bago a، نويسنده , , C.A. Arancibia-Bulnes a، نويسنده , , *، نويسنده , ,
S. Va´zquez-Montiel b، نويسنده , , M. Sa´nchez-Gonza´lez c، نويسنده , , F. Granados-Agust?´n b، نويسنده , , O.A. Jaramillo، نويسنده , , C.A. Estrada، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
In the present work, the optical design of a new high radiative flux solar furnace is described. Several optical configurations for the
concentrator of the system have been considered. Ray tracing simulations were carried out in order to determine the concentrated radiative
flux distributions in the focal zone of the system, for comparing the different proposals. The best configuration was chosen in terms
of maximum peak concentration, but also in terms of economical and other practical considerations. It consists of an arrangement of 409
first surface spherical facets with hexagonal shape, mounted on a spherical frame. The individual orientation of the facets is corrected in
order to compensate for aberrations. The design considers an intercepted power of 30 kW and a target peak concentration above 10,000
suns. The effect of optical errors was also considered in the simulations.
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Keywords :
Radiative flux , Segmented concentrator , Solar concentration , Solar chemistry , Solar furnace
