Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Washom, B..
The design, manufacture, and assembly of a commercially designed parabolic dish Stirling 25 kWe module is examined. The cost, expected performance, design uniquenesses, and future commercial potential of this module, which is regarded as the most technically advanced in the parabolic dish industry is discussed.
The impact of recent federal tax and regulatory legislation on the commercialization of parabolic solar reflector technology is assessed. Specific areas in need of technical or economic improvement are noted.
Industrial support was the subject of a panel discussion on solar energy technology. Members of various energy-related businesses and agencies were present. Topics cofered include: (1) solar collectors; (2) solar energy policy; (3) government/industry relations; and (4) economic factors which influence the use of solar energy.