Applied solar energy: An introduction /2nd edition/
Abstract
After a brief review of the history of solar energy applications, the book considers the energy resource, giving attention to solar flux and weather data and solar energy availability. The optics of solar collection is examined in detail with consideration of luminance, refractive optics, mirror optics, fixed-mirror collectors, and optical surfaces. Absorption, transfer and storage are discussed and such applications as thermodynamic utilization cycles, and direct conversion to electricity are examined.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977STIA...7733445M
- Keywords:
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- Energy Sources;
- Energy Storage;
- Energy Transfer;
- Solar Collectors;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- Electric Power Plants;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Mirrors;
- Optical Equipment;
- Optical Reflection;
- Solar Energy Absorbers;
- Thermodynamic Cycles;
- Energy Production and Conversion