Abstract: Sandia Optical Fringe Analysis Slope Tool (SOFAST) is a mirror facet characterization system based on fringe reflection technology that has been applied to dish and heliostat mirror facet development at Sandia National ...

Abstract: A twodimensional numerical model is developed to simulate the transient response of a heat pipeassisted latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) unit integrated with dishStirling solar power generation systems. The unit ...

Abstract: Reflective mirror facets for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems have stringent requirements on the surface slope accuracy in order to provide adequate system performance. This paper presents a tool that can fully ...