Practice Solar Concentrator (6) - Solar Thermal Systems

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Question 1.
What is a solar concentrator?
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Think about what it does with sunlight.
Question 2.
Name one type of solar concentrator.
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Think about the shape of the mirror.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of a solar concentrator?
- To absorb sun rays
- To focus sunlight and increase heat intensity
- To store solar energy
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Think about its function in energy conversion.
4Question 4.
Solar concentrators can reach temperatures of up to:
- 100°C
- 400°C
- 1000°C
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Compare their temperature capability with traditional types.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical solar power plant using a combination of different solar concentrators, detailing the types you would use and their configuration.
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Think about how to maximize sunlight exposure.
Question 6.
Analyze how thermal storage could impact the efficiency of a solar concentrator system over a 24-hour cycle.
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What happens when the sun sets?

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