2017英特尔ISEF获奖作品摘要 能源物理 Intel Finalist Abstract Energy: Physical

获奖作品基本信息

年份	2017
学科	能源物理 Energy: Physical
国家/州	United State of America

获奖作品名称

Development of a Non-Tracking Solar Thermal Concentrator Using the Simultaneous Multi-Surface Design Method

获奖作品摘要

The main issue associated with solar power is its high costs, caused by the expensive tracking systems required for solar energy systems to remain efficient. Furthermore, current solar concentrators have been shown to be intrinsically flawed, resulting in huge opportunities to improve on current technology by developing a non-tracking concentrator that can accept indirect sunlight while offering higher levels of energy efficiency. The simultaneous multi-surface design method, along with other principles of optics, is used to develop this novel concentrator. The design method is applied to create a point-by-point calculation of two surfaces that redirect light from varying angles to an absorber. Information gained from the design of one surface facilitates the design of the other, until the entire concentrator is established. Three phases of testing were conducted, a computer simulation, a controlled environment test, and a sunlight implementation test. Simulation data validated the concentrator design by proving its ability to concentrate indirect sunlight. Temperature data indicated that the designed concentrator vastly outperformed the parabolic concentrator in wide angular deviations and had the capability to reach higher temperatures than a parabolic trough under direct sunlight. These results strongly support the fact that the designed concentrator can outperform tracking parabolic troughs while remaining stationary. Calculations from experimental data revealed a theoretical efficiency of 20.9%. Further cost analysis based on the data suggests that using this non-tracking system will allow for a significantly lower cost per watt than traditional solar power systems, offering an exciting alternative that outpaces current solar energy systems.

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高中生科研学术活动 英特尔 Intel ISEF 简介

英特尔国际科学与工程大奖赛，简称 "ISEF"，由美国 Society for Science and the Public（科学和公共服务协会）主办，英特尔公司冠名赞助，是全球规模最大、等级最高的中学生的科研科创赛事。

ISEF 的学术活动学科包括了所有数学、自然科学、工程的全部领域和部分社会科学。ISEF 素有全球青少年科学学术活动的“世界杯”之美誉，旨在鼓励学生团队协作，开拓创新，长期专一深入地研究自己感兴趣的课题。

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学科简介：能源物理 Energy: Physical

Studies of renewable energy structures/processes including energy production and efficiency.

Subcategories:

Hydro Power (HYD): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from falling and running water to be converted to another form of energy.

Nuclear Power (NUC): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture nuclear energy to be converted to another form of energy.

Solar (SOL): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the sun to be converted to another form of energy.

Sustainable Design (SUS): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to plan and/or construct buildings and infrastructure that minimize environmental impact.

Thermal Power (THR): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the Earth’s crust to be converted to another form of energy.

Wind (WIN): The application of engineering principles and design concepts to capture energy from the wind to be converted to another form of energy.

Other (OTH): Studies that cannot be assigned to one of the above subcategories. If the project involves multiple subcategories, the principal subcategory should be chosen instead of Other.