JUSTIFICATION OF THE DESIGN PARAMETERS OF A FLAT MIRROR CONCENTRATOR FOR THE FLOW OF SUNLIGHT

Abstract

In today's world, alternative sources are increasingly being used to replace scarce traditional energy sources (electric or thermal). One such source is solar energy, which can be used to produce electricity or low-potential heat, in particular for drying wet materials of plant origin. The article presents a method for calculating the geometric parameters of a flat mirror concentrator of solar energy. Analytical dependences for substantiation of efficiency of application of a flat mirror concentrator for various azimuthal angles of orientation of parameters of a horizontal receiving surface of an air collector concerning intensity of receipt of solar beams are received. The results of experimental researches of energy characteristics of work of a mirror concentrator complete with an air collector are resulted.