Summary of Parabolic Solar Furnace Performance Design.

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Abstract:

The memorandum summarizes the basic knowledge necessary for the design of a solar furnace to specified performance. The intensity of available southwestern sunshine is estimated from currently available records. Instruments for measurement of direct sunshine intensities are described briefly. The fundamental equations yielding the spot diameter and concentration ratio of a paraboloid are given, and the maximum temperatures attainable by furnaces of given concentration ratios are derived.

Author(s):
Bliss, Raymond W., Jr
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE MISSILE DEVELOPMENT CENTER HOLLOMAN AFB N MEX
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.,
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MDC-HDW-TM-56-2
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SOLAR FURNACES, MIRRORS, PARABOLIC BODIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
Solar energy concentrators, Design
Report Date:
1956 Oct 01