A complete, one-volume guide on the design of linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) systems for solar radiation concentration MATLAB code is provided online to help solve the non-linear systems analysed as several case studies

Of practical use to engineers working in solar energy and advanced students wishing to understand the theoretical background and practical application of LFR systems

Offers a complete, one-volume guide to the design of Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) systems for concentrating solar radiation Provides MATLAB codes online to help solve the non-linear systems analyzed Presents a practical guide for engineers working in solar energy, and for advanced students wishing to understand the theoretical background and practical applications of LFR systems

Autorentext
Stavros Karathanasis has taught in the Postgraduate Study Program (Master Program) on Environmental Physics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (School of Physics) since 2003. In addition, he is in charge of the assessment of Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and the issuing of Environmental Permits for a large variety of activities and works, since 2003. Among them Power Production from Renewable Energy Sources constitutes a considerable large part

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Concentration of Solar Radiation.- Chapter 2. Solar Radiation.- Chapter 3. Geometric Optics.- Chapter 4. Linear Fresnel Reflectors Systems Design Parameters.- Chapter 5. Geometric Optical Losses.- Chapter 6. Receiver Secondary Reflector.- Chapter 7. Design Parameters.- Chapter 8. Case Study Fresnel Reflectors Solar Cookers.- Chapter 9. Short Introduction to MATLAB®.- Chapter 10. Applications.