Abstract: Large deformable membranes are currently used as optical reflector surfaces for solar concentrators. In this paper, we study moderate axisymmetric deformations of optical membrane surfaces and ...

Abstract: The stretched-membrane concept is a potentially low-cost and structurally efficient method of attaining and supporting a large, optically accurate surface for heliostat applications. In this concept, ...

Abstract: The performance benefits of the direct (in situ) generation of steam in the receiver tube of a line-focus solar collector are assessed in this paper. Compared to existing technology using ...

Abstract: Improved parabolic trough concentrating collectors will result from better design, improved fabrication techniques, and the development and use of improved materials. This paper presents and ...

Abstract: Energy conservation and economic potential of large capacity (∼MW th ) solar-assisted water-to-water heat pumps (SAHP) is evaluated for year round low temperature (<100° C) industrial ...

Abstract: The formulation and solution of the large elastic axisymmetric deformation problem corresponding to a membrane shell from an initially flat laminated composite material is provided. The numerical ...