Projects/solarsteam
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[edit] Solar Steam Electricity
The goal of this project is to make electricity from steam produced by sun. A solar collector focuses sunlight on either a single point or a line. Unlike photovoltaics, solar thermal power attempts to boil water, turning a steam engine and ultimately turning a motor to generate electricity.
[edit] Solar Collector Attempts
| Name | Description | Status | POC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attempt 1: Wooden Mylar-Only Parabolic Trough | Using a wooden frame, construct a parabolic trough without a hard backing using my mylar as the reflector | Fail | Steve |
| Attempt 2: PVC Mylar-Only Parabolic Trough | Using a PVC frame, construct a parabolic trough without a hard backing using my mylar as the reflector | Fail | Steve |
| Attempt 3: Fresnel Lens | Using a giant Fresnel lens, focus sunlight onto an evacuated tube | In Progress | Steve |
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