Computer Modelling of the Optical Behavior of Homogenizers in High-Flux Solar Furnaces

Solar radiation homogenizers are multi-mirror devices that try to reshape the solar distribution coming from a concentrator, so that, after passing through homogenizer, light flux becomes as much evenly distributed possible. The optical behavior of these multi-reflective is complex and still ill-understood. geometry concentrator defines features concentrated then characteristics particular homogenizer must be chosen according envisaged use. In this work, we developed used ray-tracing software investigate how homogenizer’s output affected by following characteristics: (i) Number reflecting surfaces; (ii) total length; (iii) position (relative focal plane); (iv) tilt angle (inclination) surfaces. obtained results provide valuable information for use may contribute development more efficient strategies homogenization generated high-flux furnaces.