solar furnace

A parabolic reflector that focuses solar radiation at a point to obtain temperatures as high as 4,000°C (7,200°F).

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solar furnace

(Mechanical Engineering) a furnace utilizing the sun as a heat source, sunlight being concentrated at the focus of a system of concave mirrors

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solar furnace - a concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun; can produce high temperatures

solar collector, solar dish

reflector - device that reflects radiation

solar thermal system - a system that converts sunlight into heat

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Next morning, before heading to one of the area's hot springs spas, we visited the world's largest solar furnace at Odeillo before heading toward Languedoc to get back on our bikes.

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The next morning, before heading to one of the area's hot springs spa, we visit the world's largest solar furnace at Odeillo before heading toward Languedoc to get back on our bikes.

Up close and delightful; Sun, scenery and history make Languedoc-Roussillon one of the must-see regions of France. RACHEL WEARMOUTH gets on her bike to view the sights

Other nearby points of interest include the world's largest solar furnace and the natural baths of St Thomas, where water warmed up by tectonic activity offers a fantastic way to soothe bruises and strained muscles.

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Cleantech Solutions International Inc (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily for the wind power industry as well as solar and other industries, has delivered two units of sample sapphire chambers and one unit of a solar furnace to an international customer.

-Cleantech Solutions International Inc delivers two units of sample sapphire chambers and one unit of solar furnace