Design of a novel passive solar tracker

被引：154

作者：

Clifford, MJ ^{[1
]}

Eastwood, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Nottingham, Sch Mech Mat & Mfg Engn, Nottingham NG7 2RD, England

来源：

SOLAR ENERGY | 2004年 / 77卷 / 03期

关键词：

tracker; passive; appropriate technology;

D O I：

10.1016/j.solener.2004.06.009

中图分类号：

TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];

学科分类号：

0807 ; 0820 ;

摘要：

A novel, low cost solar tracker suitable for use in equatorial regions around the world is presented. The solar tracker is passively activated by aluminium/steel bimetallic strips and controlled by a viscous damper. Computer modelling predicts an increase in efficiency of up to 23% over fixed solar panels. Experimental testing shows excellent agreement with the computer model. In addition, further developments to the design are critically evaluated in terms of complexity and benefit. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：269 / 280

页数：12

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