Power / Energy Harvesting

Parabolic Mirror Heating Temperature Calculator

Estimate solar concentration, absorbed heat, and steady receiver temperature for a parabolic mirror heater.

Solar irradiance W/m^2 Mirror diameter m Receiver diameter mm Optical efficiency % Absorptivity % Emissivity % Ambient temp C Convection W/m^2K Useful heat draw W Safety derating %

Mirror area -- m^2 Concentration -- x Solar power -- W Absorbed heat -- W Net heat to receiver -- W Heat flux -- kW/m^2 Receiver temp -- C Radiation loss -- W