Solar concentrating properties of truncated hexagonal, pyramidal and circular cones.
The concentrating properties of specularly reflecting pyramids, hexagons, and circular cones are examined. The concentration factor is determined as a function of the coefficient of reflection and the shape and orientation of the incident sunlight. Reflector designs allowing multiple reflections for both normal and oblique incidence are considered.
Burkhard
D G
DG
Strobel
G L
GL
Shealy
D L
DL