A Novel 50kW 11,000 suns High-Flux Solar Simulator Based on an Array of Xenon Arc LampsSource: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering:;2007:;volume( 129 ):;issue: 004::page 405Author:Jörg Petrasch
,
Patrick Coray
,
Aldo Steinfeld
,
Anton Meier
,
Max Brack
,
Peter Häberling
,
Daniel Wuillemin
DOI: 10.1115/1.2769701Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A novel high-flux solar simulator, capable of delivering over 50kW of radiative power at peak radiative fluxes exceeding 11,000 suns, is operational at the Paul Scherner Institute. It comprises an array of ten Xe arcs, each close-coupled with ellipsoidal specular reflectors of common focus. Its optical design, main engineering features, and operating performance are described. The Monte Carlo ray-tracing technique is applied to optimize the geometrical configuration for maximum source-to-target transfer efficiency of radiative power. Calorimeter measurements indicated an average flux of 6800kW∕m2 over a 60-mm-diameter circular target, which corresponds to stagnation temperatures above 3300K. This research facility simulates the radiation characteristics of highly concentrating solar systems and serves as an experimental platform for investigating the thermochemical processing of solar fuels and for testing advanced high-temperature materials.
keyword(s): Optical mirrors , Design , Solar energy , Radiation (Physics) , Optical design techniques , Manufacturing , Mirrors , Ray tracing , High temperature AND Temperature ,
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| contributor author | Jörg Petrasch | |
| contributor author | Patrick Coray | |
| contributor author | Aldo Steinfeld | |
| contributor author | Anton Meier | |
| contributor author | Max Brack | |
| contributor author | Peter Häberling | |
| contributor author | Daniel Wuillemin | |
| date accessioned | 2017-05-09T00:25:38Z | |
| date available | 2017-05-09T00:25:38Z | |
| date copyright | November, 2007 | |
| date issued | 2007 | |
| identifier issn | 0199-6231 | |
| identifier other | JSEEDO-28408#405_1.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl/handle/yetl/136768 | |
| description abstract | A novel high-flux solar simulator, capable of delivering over 50kW of radiative power at peak radiative fluxes exceeding 11,000 suns, is operational at the Paul Scherner Institute. It comprises an array of ten Xe arcs, each close-coupled with ellipsoidal specular reflectors of common focus. Its optical design, main engineering features, and operating performance are described. The Monte Carlo ray-tracing technique is applied to optimize the geometrical configuration for maximum source-to-target transfer efficiency of radiative power. Calorimeter measurements indicated an average flux of 6800kW∕m2 over a 60-mm-diameter circular target, which corresponds to stagnation temperatures above 3300K. This research facility simulates the radiation characteristics of highly concentrating solar systems and serves as an experimental platform for investigating the thermochemical processing of solar fuels and for testing advanced high-temperature materials. | |
| publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | |
| title | A Novel 50kW 11,000 suns High-Flux Solar Simulator Based on an Array of Xenon Arc Lamps | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 129 | |
| journal issue | 4 | |
| journal title | Journal of Solar Energy Engineering | |
| identifier doi | 10.1115/1.2769701 | |
| journal fristpage | 405 | |
| journal lastpage | 411 | |
| identifier eissn | 1528-8986 | |
| keywords | Optical mirrors | |
| keywords | Design | |
| keywords | Solar energy | |
| keywords | Radiation (Physics) | |
| keywords | Optical design techniques | |
| keywords | Manufacturing | |
| keywords | Mirrors | |
| keywords | Ray tracing | |
| keywords | High temperature AND Temperature | |
| tree | Journal of Solar Energy Engineering:;2007:;volume( 129 ):;issue: 004 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext |