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Parabolic Solar Trough Section: Red A Use for Parabolic Solar Trough n Energy from sun is 1000 w/m 2 n Parabola focuses energy on a point n Typical temperatures: 250 400C Current Designs n Built on welded metal frame n Large

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Parabolic Solar Trough

Section: Red A

SLIDE 2

Use for Parabolic Solar Trough

n Energy from sun is 1000 w/m2 n Parabola focuses energy on a point n Typical temperatures: 250 – 400°C

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Current Designs

n Built on welded metal

frame

n Large number of

members in frame

n Hard to pivot

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Our Design - Assembly

n Replace Welded Steel

with wood

n Fewer members n Easy to assemble n Easy to pivot

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Our Design - Geometry

n Alignment on focus

n Located along top

member

n Acts as pivot point

n Allows for fewer

pieces and easier mobility

Current Design Our Design

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Our Design - Thermodynamics

n Collection area about 2 m2 = 2000 watts n 25x intensity n Coated Aluminum can reach 95%

reflectivity

n Glass surrounded copper tube

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Market and Customer Needs

n 3rd World off-grid areas

(2 Bil. People)

n Low Per Capita GDP n United Nations

Environment Program (UNEP)

n UNEP Collaborating

Centre on Energy and Environment (UCCEE)

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Our Design - Innovation

n Capable of peak production when

properly focused

n With tracking system trough