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SERI SP 271 2293; Report; June 1985.
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This document was prepared by the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI). The document concerns mirrors for CSP systems. A significant aspect of research and development [R&D) of solar thermal energy systems concerns the design, manufacture, testing and performance of mirrors for solar
This document was prepared by the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI). The document concerns mirrors for CSP systems. A significant aspect of research and development [R&D) of solar thermal energy systems concerns the design, manufacture, testing and performance of mirrors for solar
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energy applications. Mirrors have an essential role in various solar thermal technology applications. For these applications, mirrored surfaces are used to redirect and/or to concentrate the rays of the sun. The most extensive application of mirrors is expected to be in solar thermal systems. Most industrial and utility applications of solar thermal energy systems are to produce process heat fluids or develop other forms of energy, such as electricity for mechanical power, requiring concentrating mirrors. Mirrors are needed to concentrate the naturally available solar flux in order to attain higher temperatures. Show Less