Accession Number:

AD0745533

Title:

Calculating the Coefficient of Coverage of Area of an Umbrella-Type Concentrator (Raschet Koeffitsienta Zapolneniya Ploshchadi Kontsentratora Zontichnogo Tipa),

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA

Personal Author(s):

• Umarov,G. Ya.
• Sharafi,A. Sh.

Report Date:

1972-06-13

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The factors which determine the energy characteristics power, average concentration, distribution of energy on the focal point of faceted solar energy concentrators are the linear dimensions of the concentrator, the angle of coverage, the shape, dimensions and arrangement of facets on the base of the reflector, the shape of the reflector, the accuracy of fabrication of separate concentrator elements and positioning of its facets, the accuracy of tracking of the sun, and, in addition, the coefficient of coverage of the reflector area by the facets.

Descriptors:

• *SOLAR COLLECTORS
• SOLAR RADIATION
• DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
• USSR

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE