A new high-flux solar simulator, capable of delivering up to 75 kW of continuous radiative power at peak fluxes exceeding 4250 kW/m2, is operational at the ETH-Zurich. Its optical design and performance are described. This unique facility serves principally as an experimental platform for investigating thermal and thermochemical processes at temperatures up to 3000°K.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Keywords:
solar energy concentrators, arc lamps, light reflection, mirrors
Topics:
High temperature, Solar energy, Flux (Metallurgy), Mirrors, Electric current, Temperature
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Further information is found at www.pre.ethz.ch.
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