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Introduction to Soltrace for Optical Simulation of Concentrating Solar Power Systems - Part 7
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Introduction to Soltrace for Optical Simulation of Concentrating Solar Power Systems - Part 7

Drawing and Color Application in Design

Initial Setup for Drawing

  • The speaker discusses the process of drawing, suggesting to create a range from 1 to 15 with different colors for each segment.

Observations on Sunlight Angles

  • A note is made about the angle of sunlight, indicating it does not fall vertically. The speaker mentions that increasing values from 1 to 50 will yield a specific shape, highlighting the importance of color differentiation (yellow, blue, red).

Non-uniformity in Design Elements

  • The discussion shifts to non-uniformity in design elements. It is noted that proximity affects perception; for instance, an object at -4 meters appears significantly smaller compared to others as one approaches.

Surface Interaction and Proximity Effects

  • The speaker emphasizes how surface interactions change based on proximity to certain areas. This suggests that design elements closer to the viewer appear larger than those further away.

Conceptualizing Origin Points in Design

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This is a quick tutorial on the use of Soltrace software for Monte Carlo Ray Tracing (MCRT) of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems, with one demonstrated example of a shielded Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC). If you have any questions, contact me by email: mhd.a.zidan@gmail.com