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| − | A solar concentrator is an alternative to [[solar panel|photovoltaic power]]. A solar concentrator concentrates the power of the sun onto a working fluid | + | A solar concentrator is an alternative to [[solar panel|photovoltaic power]]. A solar concentrator concentrates the power of the [[sun]] onto a working fluid such as [[ammonia]]. On Mars, due to the lower temperature, the working fluid would not be water. The fluid is heated and changes to a gas. The change in phase results in greater [[pressure]], which can be harnessed to drive [[mechanics]]. Devices which can be used in conjunction with a solar concentrator include [[stirling engine|sterling engines]], [[turbines]], [[thermoelectric generators]], and [[steam engines]]. |
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Revision as of 15:24, 26 December 2008
A solar concentrator is an alternative to photovoltaic power. A solar concentrator concentrates the power of the sun onto a working fluid such as ammonia. On Mars, due to the lower temperature, the working fluid would not be water. The fluid is heated and changes to a gas. The change in phase results in greater pressure, which can be harnessed to drive mechanics. Devices which can be used in conjunction with a solar concentrator include sterling engines, turbines, thermoelectric generators, and steam engines.
