MEGA ENGINEERING,

ABSTRACT:
This is a final report and analysis for an "Adjustable Focus Concentrating" (AFC) line focus collector, an energy-related invention. This device is a concentrating collector scheme which permits development of a very accurate line focus parabolic concentrating collector system by means of actively tuning a flat sheet of reflective material. The shape created by flexing this thin sheet can approximate a parabolic collector system very well. Since this is possible, the device has the potential to reduce the fabrication and assembly costs for line focus concentrating solar collectors. The purpose for the present project was to commercialize this concept. The project, therefore, was directed at evaluation of the design for potential commercialization and for fabrication.

As a result of these tasks, the present system costs have been evaluated for installation of these collectors on a commercial basis. The project has developed commercial versions of the collectors (see attached drawings for these collectors as Figures 1 through 10). The market feasibility for this item has also been evaluated in view of the current 1983 energy costs.… (lisätietoja)