Integration of Monte-Carlo ray tracing with a stochastic optimisation method: Application to the design of solar receiver geometry

Charles-Alexis Asselineau, Jose Zapata, John Pye

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    Abstract

    A stochastic optimisation combined with Monte-Carlo ray-tracing is applied to solar receiver shape design. Efficient receivers are determined using a moderate computational cost. A case study is presented to show the results of the method.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLight, Energy and the Environment, OSA Technical Digest
    Place of PublicationUSA
    PublisherOptica Publishing Group
    Pages7pp
    EditionPeer Reviewed
    ISBN (Print)9781557527561
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventOptics for Solar Energy - Canberra, Australia, Australia
    Duration: 1 Jan 2014 → …
    http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=OSE-2014-RW4B.5

    Conference

    ConferenceOptics for Solar Energy
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Period1/01/14 → …
    OtherDecember 2-5 2014
    Internet address

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