Multistage system for radiant energy flux transformation comprising an array of slat-like reflectors

Abstract

A radiant energy flux transformation system including a primary linear focus concentrating collector formed by a plurality of cylindrical slat-like reflectors and a secondary elongated collector is described. The reflectors of primary collector generally have concave or planar transversal profiles and are positioned in a stepped arrangement with longitudinal axes being parallel to each other and to the secondary collector. The reflectors are tilted away from the direction to the source of radiant energy at a range of angles being less than 45° to reflect and direct the incident energy flux to a common focal region located below the primary collector where the concentrated flux is intercepted and further transformed by the secondary collector. In addition to efficient concentrating radiant energy such as sunlight, the system can provide uniformity or a desired energy distribution in the concentrated flux.