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selective absorber [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

A solar absorber surface that has high absorbance at wavelengths corresponding to that of the solar spectrum and low emittance in the infrared range.

CONT

A ... [particular] approach to the implementation of selective absorbers is ... [described]. The sun light is incident on an array of reflecting parabolas which focus it onto a black absorber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Surface d'un absorbeur solaire possédant une absorbance élevée à des longueurs d'onde correspondant à celles du spectre solaire et une faible émittance dans la gamme de l'infrarouge.

Spanish

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