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Structure optimization and annual performance analysis of the lens-walled compound parabolic concentrator

Guiqiang LiDepartment of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei City, 230026, China;Institute of Sustainable Energy Technology, University of Nottingham, University Park, NottinghamNG7 2RD, UKView further author information
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Gang PeiDepartment of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei City, 230026, China;Institute of Sustainable Energy Technology, University of Nottingham, University Park, NottinghamNG7 2RD, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jie JiDepartment of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei City, 230026, ChinaView further author information
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Yuehong SuInstitute of Sustainable Energy Technology, University of Nottingham, University Park, NottinghamNG7 2RD, UKView further author information
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Hang ZhouInstitute of Sustainable Energy Technology, University of Nottingham, University Park, NottinghamNG7 2RD, UKView further author information
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Jingyong CaiDepartment of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei City, 230026, ChinaView further author information
Pages 944-950 | Published online: 09 Aug 2016

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