(iii) Two parabolas are now drawn taking the
diametrical ends of the evacuated tube as the
respective foci of the parabolas.
(iv) Parabolas are adjusted to maintain the width of
the CPC trough at around 300mm as calculated
during the design considerations.
(v) In the ‘Sheet Metal Design’ Workbench, the
CPC profile is extruded after giving the required
sheet thickness as shown in Figure 2.
(vi) The side covers with a hole of 58mm are then
made in ‘Part Design’ workbench.