Geometric characteristics and optical performance of ACPCs for integration with roofing structure of buildings

• Published in: Energy reports Vol. 7; pp. 2043 - 2056
• Main Authors: Xu, Ruihua, Tang, Runsheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Asymmetric CPC with flat-plate and tubular absorbers; Geometric characteristic; Integration with roofing structure; Optical performance; Theoretical investigation; Integration with roofing structure; Geometric characteristic; Asymmetric CPC with flat-plate and tubular absorbers; Optical performance; Theoretical investigation

Stationary compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) are usually oriented in the east–west direction and tilted towards the equator for efficient radiation concentration. However, the slope (β) of roofing structure integrated with CPCs may be not equal to site latitude (λ) in buildings, thus asymmetric...