Abstract: An integral methodology is formulated to analytically derive the exact profile of a solar trough concentrator that delivers a uniform radiative flux distribution over a flat rectangular target ...

Abstract: We report on the field testing of a 42 m-long full-scale solar receiver prototype installed on a 9 m-aperture solar trough concentrator. The solar receiver consists of a cylindrical cavity ...

Abstract: An innovative concept for fabricating solar trough concentrators based on pneumatic polymer mirrors supported on precast concrete frames is presented. Optical aberration is corrected by means of ...