Solar-thermal power system employing adjustable curvature reflective panels and method of adjusting reflective panel curvature

摘要

Reflective panels for solar-thermal power systems are supported by an adjustable mounting system capable of deforming the panels to fine-tune their focus on a collector. The panels are formed from strips and sheets of paper adhered together to define a relatively rigid honeycomb support which carries a reflective material. The adjustable mounting system includes threaded rods extending through the panels. Apertured gusset plates receive the rods on opposite sides of the panels and nuts threaded onto the rods clamp the panels securely between the gusset plates. The nuts are positioned as required to deform the panels and effect a desired curvature of the reflective material.