solar power

[Jon G.]

A parabolic trough has to be lined with 1.5 meter wide silvered mylar. I
calculated the arclength of a parabola and set it equal to 1.5 meters. I
can select a focus and find the width of the trough. A pipe runs the span
of the focus as the sun heats it up. Oil is pumped through the pipe and
heats up a radiator indoors. I think I can build this contraption. It's
for my buddy who's interested in solar power for his home.

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[Sharx35]

Post by Jon G.
A parabolic trough has to be lined with 1.5 meter wide silvered
mylar. I calculated the arclength of a parabola and set it equal to
1.5 meters. I can select a focus and find the width of the trough. A
pipe runs the span of the focus as the sun heats it up. Oil is pumped
through the pipe and heats up a radiator indoors. I think I can build
this contraption. It's for my buddy who's interested in solar power
for his home.
That's that
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That is interesting. Please let us know how well it works.