New methods and instruments for performance and durability assessment

This chapter describes new methods and instruments for performance and durability assessment of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. It comprises point and line focusing systems, and presents new methods on both the component level (heliostats, thermal receivers, and rotation and expansion performing assemblies) and the system level.

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