Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 44, Issue 18, 1823001(2024)

Modeling and Energy Concentration Characteristics of Asymmetric Multi‑ Section Compound Parabolic Concentrator with Vacuum Tube Absorber

Yunfan Yi1,2, Canyang Zheng1,2, Liye Xiao1,2, Xin Dai1,2, and Fei Chen1,2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan , China
  • 2Institute of Solar Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan , China
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    Figures & Tables(12)
    Geometric models of symmetric CPC and asymmetric N-CPC without light escape. (a) Symmetric CPC; (b) asymmetric N-CPC
    No light escape validation of N-CPC and SS-CPC. (a) N-CPC; (b) SS-CPC
    Physical model of N-CPC and its projected incidence angle
    Flow chart of program calculations
    Verification experiment of NM-CPC reflector structure. (a) Laser experiment; (b) simulation
    Experimental error analysis
    Optical efficiencies of NM-CPC and SS-CPC
    Energy flow density distributions on heat-absorbing surface at different incident angles. (a) 0°; (b) 15°; (c) 30°; (d) 45°
    Total radiation collection during four seasons
    Variation of optical port width
    • Table 1. Some of main parameters of 3D printing equipment

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      Table 1. Some of main parameters of 3D printing equipment

      NumberItemValue
      1Specification of machine /(mm×mm×mm)750×750×850
      2Maximum manufacturing size /(mm×mm×mm)550×550×650
      3Diameter of nozzle /mm0.4
      4Precision of printing /mm0.05
      5Temperature of nozzle /K488.15
      6Temperature of hotbed /K333.15
    • Table 2. Peak energy flow density at high-temperature point on heat-absorbing surface

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      Table 2. Peak energy flow density at high-temperature point on heat-absorbing surface

      Type10°20°30°40°50°
      Reduced value0.777.0310.2012.0020.9039.11
      NM-CPC1.612.303.694.207.4514.51
      SS-CPC2.389.3313.8916.2028.3553.62
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    Yunfan Yi, Canyang Zheng, Liye Xiao, Xin Dai, Fei Chen. Modeling and Energy Concentration Characteristics of Asymmetric Multi‑ Section Compound Parabolic Concentrator with Vacuum Tube Absorber[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2024, 44(18): 1823001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Optical Devices

    Received: Dec. 14, 2023

    Accepted: Mar. 4, 2024

    Published Online: Sep. 11, 2024

    The Author Email: Chen Fei (solarcf@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/AOS231933

    CSTR:32393.14.AOS231933

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