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What is the main function of a parabolic dish reflector (PDR)?
Concentrating solar energy onto a receiver
What is a key advantage of parabolic dish systems?
They are the most efficient of all collector systems
What is the function of heliostats in Heliostat Field Collectors (HFCs)?
Reflecting direct solar radiation onto a common target
What type of energy conversion occurs in the receiver of a parabolic dish system?
Radiant solar energy to thermal energy
Why are parabolic dishes often referred to as distributed receiver systems?
Because the receivers are distributed throughout a collector field
Learn about the technology and function of parabolic dish reflectors (PDRs) for concentrating solar energy onto a receiver. Understand the tracking mechanisms and energy conversion processes involved in this type of solar collector.
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