SOLFAST, a Ray-Tracing Monte-Carlo software for solar concentrating facilities

Jean-Patrick Roccia, Benjamin Piaud, Christophe Coustet, Cyril Caliot, Emmanuel Guillot, Gilles Flamant, J. Delatorre

Journal of Physics Conference Series · 2012 · 46 citations · 6 references

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Abstract. In this communication, the software SOLFAST is presented. It is a simulation tool based on the Monte-Carlo method and accelerated Ray-Tracing techniques to evaluate efficiently the energy flux in concentrated solar installations. 1.

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