A parabolic trough 1 m wide and 10 m long with no end support plates is 30 cm deep and has a focal length of 20.83 cm. Calculate its optical efficiency at a 30° incidence angle for perfect optics and tracking if its reflector reflectance is 80%, τα product is 75%, and if the receiver supports shade 5% of the aperture.
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