solar collector

A solar collector of the direct flow type comprises a solar absorbing tube 3 containing elongate tube 11, and a working fluid. The elongate tube 11 contains a concentrically positioned inner pipe 12 thereby forming two concentric internal flow passage ways 13, 14 for the flow of a fluid to be heated. The elongate tube 11 extends out of one end of the solar absorbing tube 3 and into an end fitting 15 wherein an annular outer passageway 13 of the elongate tube 11 communicates with a cold fluid inlet conduit 16 within the end fitting 15 and the inner passageway 14 of the elongate tube 11 communicates with a hot water outlet conduit 17 within the end fitting 15. A central dividing wall 19 divides the fitting 18 into the cold fluid inlet conduit 16 and the hot fluid outlet conduit 17. The dividing wall 19 is a separate insert component which is mounted in the passageway. Fluid can flow between the tubular passages 18 of adjacent solar tubes 3. The open ends of the passages 18 comprise recesses to provide a circumferential seat 20 for an o-ring 21 or similar sealing means to provide a fluid-tight seal when adjacent end fittings 15 are mounted together.

Solar battery module

A solar battery module comprises a solar battery panel that includes a transparent substrate and is constituted by laying out solar battery cells, a reinforcement frame placed on a back surface of the solar battery panel, and a buffer material arranged between the solar battery panel and the reinforcement frame. A second main surface of the buffer material opposing to the reinforcement frame is a flat surface and a notch is provided at a central part of a side of each of ends in a longitudinal direction of the reinforcement frame on a first main surface side, which opposes to the solar battery panel.

Solar tube panel with dual-exposure heat absorption

A dual-exposure heat absorption panel is disclosed, which can be used in a solar receiver design. Generally, the heat absorption panel includes a tube panel through which a heat transfer fluid is flowed to absorb solar energy from heliostats that are focused on the tube panel. A structural support frame surrounds the tube panel. A stiffener structure runs across the exposed faces of the tube panel. The headers and other support structures on the periphery are protected by use of a heat shield. Different tube couplings are possible with this structure, as well as different stiffening structures at the headers. The heat shield can be shaped to create an open space, permitting focusing of sunlight on the edge tubes as well. A curtain can be used as an additional heat shield in certain scenarios.

Photovoltaic module

A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size.

Heat Exchanger Panel And Method For Manufacturing Thereof

The invention relates to a heat exchanger panel ( 10 ) preferably for heat exchange utilizing light energy, comprising a board ( 24 ) having plates parallel to each other, and partition walls ( 12 ) dividing the inner space between the plates into parallel channels ( 14 ), said partition walls ( 12 ) joining the plates and being of a same material as the plates, passages ( 18 ) in the partition walls ( 12 ), said passages enabling the flow of a heat exchanger medium between the neighbouring channels ( 14 ) and providing a flow path ( 20 ) for the medium, sealing units ( 16 ) covering openings at the ends of the channels ( 14 ) and joints ( 22 ) allowing the heat exchanger medium to enter into and exit from the panel ( 10 ). According to the invention, the sealing units ( 16 ) are made of a sealant which is thermal expansion compatible with the material of the board ( 24 ), the sealant being introduced into the ends of the channels ( 14 ). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the heat exchanger panel ( 10 ).

Solar receiver

A concentrated photovoltaic receiver is exposed to concentrated sunlight so that the concentrated photovoltaic receiver generates electricity. The concentrated photovoltaic receiver is mounted on a solar receiver. The fluid is passed through a narrowed region within the solar receiver. The narrowed region is located adjacent to the concentrated photovoltaic receiver so that thermal energy is transferred from the concentrated sunlight to the fluid as the fluid passes through the narrowed region.

Support structure for photovoltaic module mounting and methods of its use

Photovoltaic module modules are provided, along with method of their construction. The photovoltaic module includes a window substrate; a photovoltaic material; and an encapsulation substrate laminated to the window substrate with the photovoltaic material positioned therebetween. A support structure is mounted onto a back surface of the encapsulation substrate to inhibit bowing of the encapsulation substrate. The support structure can be indirectly mounted onto the back surface with an intermediate material (e.g., an adhesive strip) positioned therebetween. The support structure can include ridges that define peaks and valleys that are configured to inhibit bowing of the support structure.

Novel method of using stored solar heat for water heating

A novel method is described for room heating using stored solar heat. Solar heat is stored in an insulated tank by using scrap and inexpensive heat absorbing or heat storing materials. Stored heat can then be extracted by air circulation for room heating. The temperature of the room air is controlled by a thermostat. When the room temperature drops below the set point on the thermostat, a circulating air pump turns on and extract the solar heat until the room temperature air reaches the desired set temperature. Once room temperature reaches the set point in the thermostat, the air circulation pump turns off.

Novel method of using stored solar heat for water heating

A novel method is described for water heating using stored solar heat. Solar heat is stored in an insulated tank by using scrap and inexpensive heat absorbing or heat storing materials. Stored solar heat can then be used to heat water in a storage tank by extracting the solar heat using an antifreeze liquid which in turn heat cold water in the water tank. Water temperature in the storage tank is controlled by a thermostat. When the water temperature drops below the set point on the thermostat, a circulating pump turns on and pump the cold water until it reaches the desired set temperature. Once it reaches the set point in the thermostat, the water circulation pump turns off.

HYBRID POWER AND HEAT GENERATING DEVICE

A hybrid power and heat generating device () comprising: a photovoltaic solar power collector () configured to collect solar power from solar radiation received on an active side () of the photovoltaic solar power collector; and a heat exchanging unit () configured to cool the photovoltaic solar power collector, which heat exchanging unit includes a cooling plate () arranged to transfer heat from the photovoltaic solar power collector () to a cooling medium. The heat exchanging unit () is adapted to transport the cooling medium away from the cooling plate () for heat extraction from the cooling medium. The cooling plate () is arranged with a gap () from a rear side () of the photovoltaic solar power collector () and the cooling medium is arranged to cool the cooling plate () to a temperature which allows water vapor of the ambient air in the gap () to condensate into water on the cooling plate () in the gap (). The hybrid power and heat generating device () being operable in at least two operation modes; a normal operation mode in which the gap () is at least partly filled with condensed water, which condensed water transfers heat from the photovoltaic solar power collector () to the cooling plate (); and a security operation mode in which the gap () is filled with air to thereby reduce the heat transfer from the photovoltaic solar collector () to the cooling plate (). 2106404504704. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the cooling plate (;;;) is maintained below the dew point of the ambient air in the normal operating mode.3110. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the gap () is maintained filled with condensed water in the normal operation mode.4100110102106404504704. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising operating the hybrid power and heat generating device () in a security operation mode in which the gap () is filled with air to thereby reduce the heat transfer from the photovoltaic solar collector () to the cooling plate (;;;). ...

PRODUCT FOR HEATING

The invention relates to a product for heating comprising at least one heating unit (), which comprises a base material layer with an emission reducing structure on top of said an energy converting structure, combined together to form a selective absorber layer on at least one of the sides of the base material layer, at least one insulation layer () of transparent flexible material located on the heating unit (), which heating unit and the at least one insulation layer on the heating unit () of the product () are attached to each other air-tightly on the sides such that between at least some of the layers at least one closed air pocket () is formed, characterized in that the content to be heated by the product is located below to the base material of the heating unit of the product (), that temperature of the content of the product () will be 90° C.-160° C., as result of the placing the product () exposed to radiation of selected wavelengths, and that the energy converting structure in the selective absorber layer has an absorption factor (aS) of a minimum of 0.9 and the emission reducing structure has an emission factor (E) of a maximum of 0.1 and that ratio between the absorption factor (aS) and the emission factor (E) is equal or higher than 9 and that when the selective absorber is exposed to wavelengths ranging from 350 nm to 4000 nm, the energy converting structure converts the wavelengths to thermal energy ranging from 4000 nm to 40.000 nm and the emission of thermal energy is reduced by the emission reducing structure and the contained energy is being used for heating the content of the product (). 1122456722124567101111111. A package () with integrated solar heating function , which comprising at least one heating unit () , in which the heating unit () , comprises a base material layer with an emission reducing structure on top of an energy converting structure , combined together to form a selective absorber layer on at least one of the sides of the base ...

Method and apparatus for solar power generation through gas volumetric heat absorption based on characteristic absorption spectrum

The present application discloses a method and an apparatus for solar power generation through gas volumetric heat absorption based on characteristic absorption spectrum. A radiation energy conversion device absorbs concentrated solar radiation and converts radiation energy into thermal energy; the thermal energy is transferred to the other side of the radiation energy conversion device and then is converted into radiation energy; and the energy is transferred in a receiver cavity. The working gas from the outlet of a recuperator flows into the receiver cavity and absorbs the radiation energy. The heated working gas with high temperature flows into a turbine, doing shaft work through expansion. The expanded working gas flows through the recuperator to exchange heat. The working gas flows into a cooler, a compressor and the recuperator in sequence, and then flows into a receiver cavity to be heated volumetrically, completing a thermal power cycle.

Non-Imaging Light Concentrator

An apparatus includes a light concentrator, which during operation directs light from an entrance aperture and an exit aperture, and a photovoltaic device positioned relative to the exit aperture to receive the light. The light concentrator includes a hollow body formed from a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls and an exit wall connecting the sidewalls, each sidewall being formed from a material having a first refractive index, n 1 , the exit wall includes a first element having an exit surface positioned at the exit aperture, the first element being formed from a material having second refractive index, n 2 , and the hollow body contains a liquid having a having a refractive index n 3 , where n 3 <n 1 and n 3 <n 2 .

Lightweight, Low-Cost Heliostat Mirror for Concentrating Solar Power

Systems and methods are described herein that may be used to form a heliostat. Various reflective surfaces and support structures are described that permit lightweight construction of configurable heliostats. 1. A heliostat , comprising:a plurality of panels comprising a reflective surface; anda support structure for orienting the plurality of panels in a desired configuration relative to each other.2. The heliostat of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels comprise:a lightweight base support having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;a metal sheet covering at least a portion of the first surface;a reflective surface on the metal sheet.3. The heliostat of claim 2 , wherein the lightweight base support comprises a rigid foam.4. The heliostat of claim 3 , wherein the reflective surface is a surface of the metal sheet.5. The heliostat of claim 3 , wherein the reflective surface comprises a film on the metal sheet.6. The heliostat of claim 5 , wherein the film comprises a thin polymeric material coated on an outer surface of the metal sheet with a thin layer of reflective material comprising metal.7. The heliostat of claim 3 , further comprising a moisture barrier around at least a portion of the panel.8. The heliostat of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels comprises at least three panels including two wing panels and a centerpiece panel.9. The heliostat of claim 8 , wherein the wing panels are mirror opposites on opposing sides of the centerpiece panel.10. The heliostat of claim 9 , wherein the centerpiece panel is shaped to impose a desired orientation of the wing panels relative to the centerpiece panel.11. The heliostat of claim 10 , wherein a width of the centerpiece panel is tapered such that when adjacent edges of the wing panels rest against edges of the centerpiece panel claim 10 , a front face of the wing panel is angled greater than 0 degrees relative to a front face of the centerpiece.12. The heliostat of claim 1 , ...

SOLAR STEAM EXPLOSION OF ALGAE

A system includes an algae bioreactor that contains an algae slurry, a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the algae bioreactor to receive the algae slurry from the algae bioreactor and heat and increase a pressure of the algae slurry, and one or more valves and a flash vessel in fluid communication with a discharge of the heat exchanger to flash the algae slurry and create steam and algae biomass. A separator receives the algae biomass from the flash vessel and separates oils from the algae biomass to generate a biofuel. 1. A system , comprising:an algae bioreactor that contains an algae slurry;a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the algae bioreactor to receive the algae slurry from the algae bioreactor and heat and increase a pressure of the algae slurry;one or more valves and a flash vessel in fluid communication with a discharge of the heat exchanger to flash the algae slurry and create steam and algae biomass; anda separator that receives the algae biomass from the flash vessel and separates oils from the algae biomass to generate a biofuel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the algae slurry comprises a concentration of 1-20 wt % algae.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a separator that fluidly interposes the algae bioreactor and the heat exchanger claim 2 , the separator being operable to receive the algae slurry and increase the concentration of the algae to 1-10 wt %.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a pump that conveys the algae slurry to the heat exchanger.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a control system in communication with at least one of the one or more valves and the pump to regulate a residence time of the algae slurry within the heat exchanger.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mechanical shearing device fluidly coupled to the flash vessel and operable to assist in lysing algae cells of the algae slurry.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the separator comprises at least one of an API ...

ENERGY COLLECTOR

An energy collector is disclosed. The energy collector contains an absorber and a working fluid. The working fluid is held in a state of two-phase equilibrium to minimize sensible heating and thus heat losses to the environment. The energy collector may be held under a vacuum to further prevent heat losses to the ambient environment. One or more energy collectors may be connected to other energy collectors, end uses, or thermal energy storage. 1. An energy collector comprising:a base for supporting the energy collector on a support surface;a plurality of support features positioned within and operably coupled to the base, each support feature defining an alignment recess; a first heat retaining member comprising a plurality of first heat retaining member apertures defined therethrough;', 'a second heat retaining member comprising a plurality of second heat retaining member apertures defined therethrough, wherein the second heat retaining member is operably coupled to the first heat retaining member so as to define a fluid cavity therebetween configured to receive a working fluid therein and the first heat retaining member is coupled to and aligned with the second heat retaining member such that the first heat retaining member apertures and the second heat retaining member apertures are aligned with one another;, 'an absorber that absorbs solar radiation, comprisinga plurality of alignment protrusions coupled to the absorber, each of the alignment protrusions having a shape corresponding to at least one alignment recess, wherein the plurality of alignment protrusions are received within the plurality of alignment recesses to align the absorber and the base;a plurality of force distribution pillars coupled to the base and received through the first heat retaining member apertures and the second heat retaining member apertures of the absorber;a radiation penetrable cover coupled to the base and positioned on an end of each of the plurality of force distribution pillars ...

Localized Solar Collectors

A localized heating structure, and method of forming same, for use in solar systems includes a thermally insulating layer having interconnected pores, a density of less than about 3000 kg/m 3 , and a hydrophilic surface, and an expanded carbon structure adjacent to the thermally insulating layer. The expanded carbon structure has a porosity of greater than about 80% and a hydrophilic surface.

PHOTOTHERMAL TRAP

Articles, systems, and methods in which electromagnetic energy is converted to heat (e.g., for the purpose of inducing or inhibiting phase change of a material disposed over a surface) are generally described. 1. A photothermal trap , comprising:a thermal spreader; andan absorber over the thermal spreader, the absorber configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation;wherein the photothermal trap is configured such that at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the absorber is converted to heat that is transferred to the thermal spreader.2. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , further comprising a thermal insulator under the thermal spreader.3. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrophobic surface on or over the absorber.4. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the thermal spreader is a thermally conductive solid.5. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the thermal spreader is a heat pipe.6. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the absorber has an absorptivity of at least 50% with respect to at least one wavelength of electromagnetic radiation within a band of wavelengths from 200 nm to 1 μm.7. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the absorber has an emissivity of less than or equal to 50% at a temperature of 25° C. with respect to at least one wavelength of electromagnetic radiation within a band of wavelengths from 200 nm to 1 μm.8. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the absorber has a broadband emissivity of less than or equal to 50% at a temperature of 25° C.9. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein the thermal spreader has a thermal conductivity in a lateral direction of at least 50 W mKat 25° C.10. The photothermal trap of claim 1 , wherein there is a thermal transfer rate of at least 0.1 W between a first location and a second location in the thermal spreader separated in a lateral direction by a distance of at least 100 times the thickness of the thermal spreader claim 1 , when the ...

Open-flow solar collector

The invention relates to a field of open-flow solar collectors, and specifically to flat solar collectors with wetting the underneath sides of their solar radiation absorbing plates with liquid heat transfer medium. More specifically, the invention proposes the flat solar collector, which operates with relatively low flow rate of the heat transfer medium on the underneath side of the solar radiation absorbing plate, with flow in form of some rivulets. The invention describes some technical solutions, which restrict meandering rivulets' flow. The proposed flat solar collector can be applied for heating water or other liquids and for evaporation and concentration of aqueous solutions.

Solids-based concentrated solar power receiver

A concentrated solar power (CSP) system includes channels arranged to convey a flowing solids medium descending under gravity. The channels form a light-absorbing surface configured to absorb solar flux from a heliostat field. The channels may be independently supported, for example by suspension, and gaps between the channels are sized to accommodate thermal expansion. The light absorbing surface may be sloped so that the inside surfaces of the channels proximate to the light absorbing surface define downward-slanting channel floors, and the flowing solids medium flows along these floors. Baffles may be disposed inside the channels and oriented across the direction of descent of the flowing solids medium. The channels may include wedge-shaped walls forming the light-absorbing surface and defining multiple-reflection light paths for solar flux from the heliostat field incident on the light-absorbing surface.

MULTI-TEMPERATURE HEAT COLLECTION SYSTEM

The invention provides in some aspects a thermal energy collection system comprising a first solar collector through which a first heat transfer fluid flows to absorb energy from sunlight as it passes through the first solar collector, and a second solar collector that collects energy from sunlight that has passed through the first solar collector. The first heat transfer fluid of the thermal energy collection system according to these aspects of the invention is in thermal coupling with the first solar collector, but not with the second solar collector. In other aspects, the invention provides a radiator system, comprising a multi-wall panel, an interior of which is in fluid coupling with, and that forms part of, a fluid circuit through which a first heat transfer fluid flows. A reflective surface is disposed in a vicinity of a second face of the multi-wall panel. Still other aspects of the invention provide a reflective film solar energy collector and a solar energy absorber. 1. A thermal energy collection system , comprisingA. a first solar collector through which a first heat transfer fluid flows to absorb energy from sunlight passing therethrough,B. a second solar collector that collects energy from sunlight that has passed through the first solar collector,C. wherein the first heat transfer fluid lacks thermal coupling with the second solar collector.2. The thermal energy collection system of claim 1 , wherein the first solar collector is separated from the second solar collector by at least an air gap.3. The thermal energy collection system of claim 1 , wherein the first solar collector absorbs longwave radiation emitted by the second solar collector.4. The thermal energy collection system of claim 1 , wherein the first solar collector is UV-absorbing.5. The thermal energy collection system of claim 4 , wherein the multi-wall panel includes claim 4 , on at least one of its faces claim 4 , a UV-light absorbing layer.6. The thermal energy collection system of ...

A multi-chamber solar collector

The present invention provides an apparatus for heating a fluid using solar energy. The apparatus comprises: a fluid source, a first chamber comprising a fluid inlet to allow one-way movement of a fluid from the fluid source to the first chamber, a second chamber comprising a fluid outlet to allow the controlled movement of a fluid internal the second chamber to a further chamber or external the apparatus, and a fluid connection between the first and second chambers to allow substantially one-way movement of a fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber. Each of the chambers is fluid tight and configured as a solar collector to heat a fluid therein. The apparatus as a whole operates such that under even incident solar radiation a fluid is heated in each of the chambers and upon thermal expansion of the fluid, the fluid is moved in a controlled manner substantially one-way from the first chamber to the second chamber, and from the second chamber to a further chamber or to the outside the apparatus. By the movement of fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, the first chamber donates a portion of the heat energy held by the fluid therein to the second chamber, the second chamber becomes enriched in heat energy by the gain of fluid and the first chamber becomes deprived in energy by the loss of fluid such that the second chamber contains fluid that is hotter than the first chamber.

SOLAR SELECTIVE COATING

An exemplary solar selective coating can be provided to be deposited on a substrate. The exemplary solar selective coating can comprise an adhesion layer, an absorber stack comprising at least one absorber layer, and an antireflection stack which can comprise at least one antireflection layer, e.g., all provided in a sandwich configuration. The sandwich configuration can provide the adhesion layer deposited onto the substrate, the absorber stack deposited on the adhesion layer, and the antireflection stack deposited on the absorber stack. The adhesion layer can comprise a metallic layer comprising molybdenum and titanium. 122-. (canceled)23. A solar selective coating configured to be deposited on a substrate , the solar selective coating comprising:an adhesion layer;an absorber stack comprising at least one absorber layer; and wherein the adhesion layer, the absorber stack and the antireflection stack are provided in a sandwich construction in which the adhesion layer is deposited on the substrate, the absorber stack is deposited on the adhesion layer, and the antireflection stack deposited on the absorber stack, and', 'wherein the adhesion layer comprises a metallic layer comprising a refractory metal and a dope-material, the dope-material comprising a metal or a metalloid, the metallic layer being configured with an amorphous disordered structure., 'an antireflection stack comprising at least one antireflection layer,'}24. The solar selective coating according to claim 23 , wherein the adhesion layer comprises a metallic layer comprising molybdenum and titanium.25. The solar selective coating according to claim 23 , wherein the adhesion layer has an adhesion layer thickness in a range of 30 nm to 500 nm.26. The solar selective coating according to claim 25 , wherein the range is 80 nm to 200 nm.27. The solar selective coating according to claim 26 , wherein the range is 110 nm to 130 nm28. The solar selective coating according to claim 23 , wherein the adhesion ...

RECOVERABLE AND RENEWABLE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

A recoverable and renewable heat recovery system includes a variable speed inverter compressor in fluid connection with a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger via a fluid circuit. The system further includes a solar thermal collection module positioned on top of the compressor and in fluid communication with the compressor, the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger via the fluid circuit. A light intensity sensor is configured to determine light intensity on the solar thermal collection module. The solar thermal collection module is configured to retain solar energy thermal energy to increase fluid pressure in the compressor. 1. A heat recovery system comprising:a variable speed inverter compressor in fluid connection with a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger via a fluid circuit;a solar thermal collection module positioned on top of the compressor and in fluid communication in the compressor, the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger;a light intensity sensor configured to determine light intensity on the solar thermal collection module;wherein the solar thermal collection module is configured to retain solar thermal energy to increase fluid pressure in the compressor; andwherein the operation of the compressor is based on measurement of the light intensity sensor.2. The heat recovery system of claim 1 , wherein the solar thermal module includes:a plurality of solar thermal cell chambers positioned in parallel and covered by tempered glass; anda plurality of interconnected fluid pipes positioned through the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers;wherein each of the plurality of fluid pipes are covered by thermal absorbing coating material;wherein a layer of reflective material is covered on inner sidewall of each solar thermal cell chamber;wherein each cell chamber is filled with foam material to retain heat obtained from solar thermal energy; andwherein one or more drain holes are located on a bottom surface of ...

Concentrated solar heat receiver, reactor, and heater

A heat receiver, a reactor, and a heater utilize the heat of concentrated solar light for thermal decomposition and/or chemical reaction of coals, etc. The heat receiver includes: a side portion forming a substantially cylindrical side surface; a substantially circular bottom portion connected to the lower edge of the side portion; and a ceiling connected to the upper edge of the side portion. A substantially circular aperture is formed in the center of the ceiling. The heat receiver has a substantially cylindrical cavity and the opening portion is open. When the cavity has a diameter of D and a length of L, and the aperture has a diameter of d, d=D/2 or less and L=2D or more. Concentrated solar light entering the heat receiver is to be contained in the heat receiver to effectively utilize the solar light.

SOLAR HEAT ABSORBER, SOLAR HEAT COLLECTING SYSTEM AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a solar heat absorber including: an inlet through which a heat collecting medium enters the solar heat absorber; a passage member configured to be fluidly connected with the inlet such that the heat collecting medium enters the passage member through the inlet; and a collection member configured to be fluidly connected with the passage member such that the heat collecting medium enters the collection member through the passage member. In the solar heat absorber according to the present disclosure, the ceramic particles are used as the heat collecting medium. In addition, the present disclosure also provides a solar heat collecting system including the solar heat absorber, and a solar power generation system including the solar heat collecting system. 1. A solar heat absorber comprising:an inlet through which a heat collecting medium enters the solar heat absorber;a passage member configured to be fluidly connected with the inlet such that the heat collecting medium enters the passage member through the inlet; anda collection member configured to be fluidly connected with the passage member such that the heat collecting medium enters the collection member through the passage member.2. The solar heat absorber of claim 1 , wherein the heat collecting medium is a flow of ceramic particles.3. The solar heat absorber of claim 2 , wherein the ceramic particles have a packing factor of 0.5-0.7.4. The solar heat absorber of claim 2 , wherein each of the ceramic particles has a diameter of 0.1 mm-6 mm.5. The solar heat absorber of claim 2 , wherein a material of the ceramic particles is selected from one of a carbide ceramic claim 2 , a nitride ceramic or an oxide ceramic claim 2 , or a mixture thereof.6. The solar heat absorber of claim 2 , wherein the flow of the ceramic particles is configured to have a flow speed of 0.1-2 m/s.7. The solar heat absorber of claim 1 , wherein the passage member comprises:a plurality of passage units, each ...

Truss assembly and method for making the same

Embodiments of the invention comprises a truss assembly and a method for assembling the truss assembly. The truss assembly includes V-shaped longitudinal supports forming corners of an elongated truss located at each angle of a polygonal axial cross-section. Open webs are fixedly attached between each adjacent V-shaped longitudinal supports extending the length of the elongated truss. The open webs have a plurality of bends in a same plane, and the plurality of bends are welded to a portion of the inner surface of adjacent V-shaped longitudinal members without having to place jigs or bracing to form the open web or to secure the open web to the two V-shaped longitudinal members. The elongated support truss may have a triangular cross-section, a rectangular cross-section, a square cross-section, a pentagonal cross-section, or the like.

BUILDING ENVELOPE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN A BUILDING

Disclosed is a building envelope, in particular a building wall, floor, or roof, having at least two spaced-apart shells that enclose an intermediate space there between, the intermediate space being essentially empty except for weight-bearing and/or construction engineering elements or being filled in at least some sections with porous, open-cell material and being sealed from the exterior and interior of the building. A plurality of heat pipes which are connected to a heat collector on the shell facing the exterior and which end in the intermediate space is arranged in the intermediate space. 1. A building envelope for a building wall , floor , or roof of a building , the building envelope comprising:means for fluid supply and removal for controlled supply and removal of a fluid for at least one of increasing, holding and decreasing heat transition through the building envelope or affecting heat transport into or out of at least one of the building envelope, the intermediate space and at least one of the at least two shells,wherein the intermediate space and/or at least one of the at least two shells is divided into building-envelope sections, to which are separately attached controllable means for fluid supply and removal for section-selective management of a respective heat transition and where the building-envelope sections are separated from one another in fluid-tight manner, wherein the separately controllable means for fluid supply and removal are configured for section-selective control of heat transport, andsensor and/or input means for acquisition and/or inputting of section-specific values of a thermal state variable, including at least one of a measured or estimated outdoor temperature, sunlight intensity, a moisture content and desired indoor temperature in the respective section, are associated with the separate building-envelope sections which are connected on the input side with control means for the means for fluid supply and removal,wherein the ...

SOLAR RECEIVER-REACTOR

The invention relates to a method for producing syngas by means of solar radiation, in which the reactor of a receiver-reactor is periodically heated via an aperture provided in the same for solar radiation by means of the solar radiation to an upper reduction temperature for a reduction process and subsequently cooled to a lower oxidation temperature for an oxidation process in the presence of an oxidation gas, wherein the sunlight is guided through an absorption chamber onto an absorber configured as a reactor, which includes a reducible/oxidizable material, and wherein a gas that absorbs the black-body radiation of the absorber is guided through the absorption chamber and the absorption chamber is configured so that the back radiation of the absorber through the aperture is essentially absorbed by the gas. Radiation losses caused by back radiation of the black-body radiation exiting the optical aperture are thus avoided in accordance with the invention. The heat of the back radiation, however, can be utilized directly in the heat-transporting fluid and is available for a flexible usage. The receiver-reactor has a simple design and is suitable as a low-cost receiver-reactor. 1. A method for producing syngas using solar radiation , in which a reactor of a receiver-reactor is periodically heated via an aperture provided therein for solar radiation using the solar radiation to an upper reduction temperature (T) for a reduction process and subsequently cooled to a lower oxidation temperature (T) for an oxidation process in the presence of an oxidation gas , comprising:guiding sunlight through an absorption chamber onto an absorber configured as the reactor, which includes a reducible/oxidizable material; andguiding a gas that absorbs black-body radiation of the absorber through the absorption chamber, wherein an absorption area is configured so that 80% or more of the black-body radiation of the absorber present on a path to the aperture is absorbed.2. The method for ...

Solar energy system

A modular, solar energy system comprising one or more modular solar panels. The solar panels include a pair of general planar, plates that are secured together to form a narrow channel therebetween for the circulation of a liquid. The solar panels have header assemblies affixed to opposite edges thereof and which control the entry of liquid into the channel and the exit therefrom. The inlet header assembly has a plurality of nozzles that are adjustable in size to control flow therethrough while the outlet header assembly has elongated nozzles to receive flow or liquid from the channel. The plates are preferably constructed of aluminum and one plate has a photovoltaic cell affixed thereto to face the sun and the other plate has a plurality of indentations that enhance the heat transfer characteristics with respect to the liquid flowing though the channel between the plates.

Solar-thermal conversion member, solar-thermal conversion device, and solar thermal power generation device

The solar-thermal conversion member includes a β-FeSiz phase material. The solar-thermal conversion member exhibits a high absorptance for visible light at wavelengths of several hundred nm and a low absorptance for infrared light at wavelengths of several thousand nm and as a consequence efficiently absorbs visible light at wavelengths of several hundred nm and converts the same into heat and exhibits little thermal radiation due to thermal emission at temperatures of several hundred ° C. The solar-thermal conversion member can therefore efficiently absorb sunlight and provide heat and can prevent thermal radiation due to thermal emission.

Coatings for solar applications

The invention relates to a composition for producing a solar absorber coating, comprising a silicone resin formulated with: (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of black ruthenium oxides and black spinel; and (ii) a glass powder. A method of applying the composition and coatings formed are also provided.

Eco smart panels for energy savings

An eco-smart panel is described comprising a solar thermal panel, a phase change material, a metal foil layer, and a structural frame constructed of materials including wood studs, gypsum, or fiberglass-reinforced concrete. The materials may be variously configured to create modular systems for fabricating buildings or structures. Eco-smart panels may be utilized to create buildings or structure with enhanced energy efficiency, increased fire resistance, increased flood resistance, and decreased construction cost and time.

Ultrafiltration membrane based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide

The present disclosure is directed to ultrafiltration membranes based on bacterial nanocellulose and graphene oxide. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to the novel design and incorporation of membranes for realizing new, highly efficient, and environmentally-friendly anti-biofouling membranes for water purification.

ECO SMART PANELS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

An eco-smart panel is described comprising a a solar thermal panel, a phase change material, a metal foil layer, and a structural frame constructed of materials including wood studs, gypsum, or fiberglass-reinforced concrete. The materials may be variously configured to create modular systems for fabricating buildings or structures. Eco-smart panels may be utilized to create buildings or structure with enhanced energy efficiency, increased fire resistance, increased flood resistance, and decreased construction cost and time. 1. A modular fabricated panel comprising:one or more solar thermal panels;a phase change material;a metal foil layer; anda structural material;wherein the one or more solar thermal panels are coupled to the structural material, and the phase change material and metal foil layer are coupled with the one or more thermal panels; andwherein the fabricated panel is configured to be incorporated into a structure to reduce energy consumption of the structure.2. The modular fabricated panel of claim 1 , further comprising at least one or more materials selected from the group consisting of drywall claim 1 , insulating material claim 1 , vapor barrier material claim 1 , oriented strand board claim 1 , and electromagnetic shielding material.3. The modular fabricated panel of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors configured to collect environmental data surrounding the fabricated panel.47.-. (canceled)8. The modular fabricated panel of claim 3 , wherein the sensor comprises a temperature sensor claim 3 , a humidity sensor claim 3 , an air flow sensor claim 3 , a pressure sensor claim 3 , a carbon monoxide sensor claim 3 , a carbon dioxide sensor claim 3 , an acoustic sensor claim 3 , or a vibration sensor.9. The modular fabricated panel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more solar thermal panels are oriented toward an exterior surface of the structure or an interior surface of the structure.10. (canceled)11. The modular fabricated panel of claim 1 ...

SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH STORAGE OF AIR CONDITIONING CAPABILITIES

A water tank that is used with a solar air conditioning system where the water tank, in addition to serving as a transfer medium, also functions as a cold energy storage device, to provide cold air to the associated dwelling during nighttime conditions and/or cloudy weather. In one embodiment, the tank application can begin at 32 F degrees and drop down to many degrees colder, such as, but not limited to, minus 100 F degrees. In one non-limiting embodiment, the tank can hold 2000 gallons of water. However, the size of the tank is not limited to any particular amount and can also vary on the size of the dwelling or building that the system is used with. 1. A water tank for use in air-conditioning or heating system , comprising: a container storing at least two thousand gallons of a fluid; an evaporator coil disposed within the container and fluid , the evaporator consisting as part of a refrigerant circuit; and a pickup radiator coil disposed within the container and fluid , said pickup radiator coil consisting as part of a chilled water air conditioning water system for a dwelling.2. The water tank of wherein said container is insulated.3. The water tank of wherein said fluid stored within said container is a mixture of water and anti-freeze.4. The water tank of claim 2 , wherein said container is insulated by burying the container beneath ground level.5. The water tank of wherein said container is greater in height than width.6. The water tank of wherein said container storing claim 1 , about 2000 gallons of fluid.7. The water tank of further comprising a temperature sensor disposed within said container for determining when to turn on a compressor motor component of the air conditioning system claim 1 ,8. The water tank of wherein said water contained within the container is stored within a temperature range of about 32.degree. F to about minus 100 degrees. F.9. The water tank of further comprising art amount of water stored within the pickup radiator coil which ...

Heat transfer device

A heat transfer device (100) includes an inner tube (102) mounted within a tubular chamber (104) of a heat exchanger (106). The hollow tubular chamber (104) has a closed end (108) with inwardly sloping inner surfaces (110) and the inner tube (102) has an open end (112) that terminates short of the closed end (108). A diffuser (114) is provided and is shaped such that an operatively front part (116) thereof substantially conforms to a shape of the inner surfaces (110) of the closed end (108) so as to form a narrow flow passageway (118) between the diffuser (114) and the inner surfaces (110) at the closed end (108), and an operatively back part (120) of the diffuser (114) slopes towards the inner tube (102) and away from its open end (112) to form a diffusion zone (122). Heat transfer assemblies utilising the heat transfer device (100) are also disclosed.

Solar radiation concentrators, methods of concentrating solar radiation, and solar radiation concentrating prism lenses

Solar radiation concentrators, methods of concentrating solar radiation and solar radiation concentrating prism lenses are provided. The solar concentrators and methods employ an array of prism lenses. The prism lenses are made from a solar radiation transmissible material and have converging planar sides, for example, at least 3 sides, for instance, 6 sides. The planar sides the prism lenses define a refractive surface positioned to receive and refract incident solar radiation and direct at least some of the incident radiation upon a target, for example, a solar cell. The concentrator and methods may also include reflective surfaces, such as, provided by an array of reflective cavities. The reflective surfaces enhance the directing of radiation upon the target. Light diffusers and methods of fabricating solar radiation concentrators and diffusers are also disclosed.

MONOLITHIC MACRO-FLUIDIC HEAT TRANSFER COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A solar collector is provided. The collector comprises a monolithic flow control component to direct a flow of the heat transfer fluid between an inlet and outlet; and a solar absorber supported by the monolithic flow control component. The monolithic flow control component is able to support the solar absorber without any additional structural components to lend mechanical strength to the monolithic flow control component. 1. A solar collector , comprising:a monolithic flow control component to direct a flow of the heat transfer fluid between an inlet and outlet; anda solar absorber supported by the monolithic flow control component.2. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic flow control component is able to support the solar absorber without any additional structural components to lend mechanical strength to the monolithic flow control component.3. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic flow component is nonmetallic.4. The solar collector of claim 2 , wherein the monolithic flow component is of a material selected from the group consisting of foams and plastics based on polyurethane claim 2 , polyisocyanurate claim 2 , phenolic claim 2 , polyesters claim 2 , polyphenols claim 2 , and polyepoxide.5. The solar collector of claim 2 , wherein the monolithic flow component is manufactured by an injection molding process.6. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic flow control component comprises a plurality of internal channels to cause the heat transfer fluid to flow through the collector in separate parallel channels.7. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic flow control component comprises structures to cause the heat transfer fluid to flow in two dimensions.8. The solar collector of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic flow control component comprises structures to cause the heat transfer fluid to flow in three dimensions.9. A method for fabricating a solar thermal collector claim 1 , comprising: ...

SOLAR TOWER SYSTEM CONTAINING MOLTEN CHLORIDE SALTS

A solar tower system is disclosed in which the heat transfer media is a molten salt at a temperature greater than 650° C. The components that carry or hold the molten salt are made from commercially available alloys made by Haynes International and sold under the designations HR-120 alloy, 230® alloy and 233™ alloy whose compositions are described herein. The molten salt preferably is MgCl—KCl.

IMPROVEMENTS TO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

A solar heat collector () is provided which has a plurality of upper air channels () arranged adjacently. A first flow control means () is provided at a first end of the upper air channels () and a second flow control means () is provided at a second end of the air channels (). Each flow control means () is movable between a first position in which flow through the upper air channels () is substantially prevented and a second position wherein flow though the upper air channels () is permitted. Also described are a heat exchanger (B), a fan (), and a variety of flow modes. 1. A solar heat collector comprising:a plurality of upper air channels arranged adjacently;means for exchanging heat energy with the plurality of upper air channels positioned underneath the upper air channels and in thermal communication therewith;a first flow control means provided at a first end of the upper air channels and a second flow control means provided at a second end of the air channels, each flow control means movable between a first position in which flow through the upper air channels is substantially prevented and a second position wherein flow though the upper air channels is permitted;characterized in thatwhen in the second position, each flow control means substantially prevents fluid flow through a respective further conduit or opening;each flow control means is moveable to a third position wherein flow through the upper air channels is permitted, and flow though the further conduit or opening is also permitted;the flow control means comprises an elongate blade which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis.2. The solar heat collector of wherein claim 1 , the plurality of upper air channels is in fluid communication with a fan having a rotor rotatable mounted within a housing claim 1 , the rotor comprising at least one blade extending along a longitudinal axis claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal axis is axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the elongate blade of the flow ...

COATED SOLAR REFLECTOR PANEL

The present invention is in the field of solar energy collectors. In particular, the invention is directed to solar energy collectors that operate by concentrating solar radiation onto an absorber using a reflector. The invention may be embodied in the form of a unitary planar solar radiation reflector array having a plurality of upwardly facing reflective surfaces each of which is configured to reflect incident solar radiation, wherein each upwardly facing reflective surface is formed by coating a substrate with a coating material. The coating material may be a metallic coating of substantially even thickness formed by a metal deposition method such as a vapour deposition method or a thermal spray method. 1. A unitary planar solar radiation reflector array having a plurality of upwardly facing reflective surfaces each of which is configured to reflect incident solar radiation , wherein each upwardly facing reflective surface comprises a substrate coated with a coating material.2. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 1 , wherein the coating material comprises a metal or a compound comprising a metal.3. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 2 , wherein the coating formed by the coating material has a substantially even thickness.4. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 1 , wherein the coating formed by the coating material is a film.5. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 1 , wherein the coating formed by the coating material has a thickness of less than about 100 μm.6. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 1 , wherein the coating is formed by a metal deposition method.7. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of claim 1 , wherein the coating is formed by a vapour deposition method or a thermal spray method.8. The unitary planar solar radiation reflector array of having an axis and/or a plane claim 1 , wherein the upwardly facing reflective ...

BUILDING ENVELOPE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN A BUILDING

Disclosed is a building envelope for a building wall, floor, or roof of a building, the building envelope comprising at least two shells spaced apart from one another that enclose an intermediate space there between, the intermediate space being sealed against the interior and the exterior of the building and being filled with structural weight-bearing and building-technology components, and at least in sections with a porous, open-celled 3D-pattern material. A plurality of heat pipes which are connected to a heat-collector element on the shell facing the exterior and the interior of the building and which end in the intermediate space are arranged in the intermediate space. 1. A building envelope for a building wall , floor , or roof of a building , the building envelope comprising:means for fluid supply and removal for controlled supply and removal of a fluid for at least one of increasing, holding and decreasing heat transition through the building envelope or affecting heat transport into or out of at least one of the building envelope, the intermediate space and at least one of the at least two shells,wherein the intermediate space and/or at least one of the at least two shells is divided into building-envelope sections, to which are separately attached controllable means for fluid supply and removal for section-selective management of a respective heat transition and where the building-envelope sections are separated from one another in fluid-tight manner, wherein the separately controllable means for fluid supply and removal are configured for section-selective control of heat transport, andsensor and/or input means for acquisition and/or inputting of section-specific values of a thermal state variable, including at least one of a measured or estimated outdoor temperature, sunlight intensity, a moisture content and desired indoor temperature in the respective section, are associated with the separate building-envelope sections which are connected on the input ...

A SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURE, ENERGY CONVERSION AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

A solar energy capture, conversion and storage system for use on a roof of a building for capturing and converting incident solar radiation to heat and electricity. The invention provides an optimised solar energy capture and conversion system that monitors immediately available incident radiation comprising a mounting structure which supports a matrix in which is embedded a conduit containing a working fluid. The fluid or fluid mixture includes at least one hydro-fluoro-ether (HFE). Valves are arranged to open/close ports which connect the solar energy capture system to either a combined heat/electrical generating system or an energy storage system that incorporates a phase change material to store heat energy. Control of the valves is supervised by an energy management system. 1. A solar energy capture , energy conversion and energy storage system comprises:a mounting structure which supports an embedded conduit which in use receives a working fluid which includes at least one hydro-fluoro-ether;first and second valves are operative to open/close first and/or second ports in at least one fluid pathway leading from the conduit to an electricity generating system and/or to an energy storage system, the working fluid in the generating system passes through a heat exchanger in order to transfer its heat to drive a generator (dynamo); a sealed vessel for containing a phase change material (PCM), which in use receives and stores heat energy, and', 'a continuous fluid pathway leads from a vessel inlet to a vessel outlet, the continuous fluid pathway is arranged in the form of a plurality of substantially parallel sections of fluid pathway, at the end of each parallel section of fluid pathway there is a U-shaped return which returns the working fluid along an adjacent fluid pathway so that, in use, working fluid passing along the continuous fluid pathway transfers its heat energy to the PCM; and, 'the energy storage system includesan energy management system controls ...

Water Supply and Heating System with Flexible Tank and Heating Carpet

A water supply and heating system that includes a flexible water tank, a flexible heating carpet and an electrical connection mechanism. The water tank includes a flexible outer layer and separable inflatable and collapsible water bag. The water bag is equipped with a water inlet and outlet hoses for receiving supplying water. The water bag is positioned inside the outer layer and is designed to remain collapsed when and to inflate when filled with water. The outer layer too is designed to inflate when the water bag is filled with the water and to deflate when the water is drained from the water bag. A dry space is defined between the outer layer and the water bag in which the heating carpet is positioned. The heating carpet includes flexible flat electrical heating strips that are connected to the electrical connection mechanism. 1wherein said flexible water tank comprises a flexible outer layer and separable inflatable and collapsible water bag;wherein said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag is equipped with a water inlet hose and a water outlet hose; wherein said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag is designed to receive water through the water inlet hose and to supply water through the water outlet hose;wherein said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag is positioned inside the flexible outer layer and is designed to remain collapsed when empty;wherein said water inlet hose and said water outlet hose are accessible through an opening in said flexible outer layer; wherein said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag can be replaced by a new one;wherein said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag is designed to inflate when filled with water while positioned in said flexible outer layer and to deflate when the water is drained from said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag; wherein said flexible outer layer is designed to inflate when said separable inflatable and collapsible water bag is filled with the ...

PORPHYRIN COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (POF)-BASED INTERFACE

A porphyrine organic framework (“POF”) material is introduced with a one-pot method for photothermal material fabrication. The POF material may be deposited on a porous substrate, such as for solar steam generation. 1. A photothermal material comprising:a porous support scaffold; anda plurality of porphyrin-based covalent organic frameworks particles formed on the porous support scaffold.2. The photothermal material of claim 1 , wherein the particles have an average diameter of about one micron.3. The photothermal material of claim 1 , wherein the porous support scaffold includes pores having a diameter of about 10 nm.4. The photothermal material of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a material selected from a group consisting of wood claim 1 , AAO membrane claim 1 , sponge claim 1 , cork claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , and fabric.5. The photothermal material of claim 1 , wherein the photothermal material has a water contact angle of 90 degrees or less.6. The photothermal material of claim 1 , wherein light absorbance of the POF membrane is above 95% over the wavelength range of 300-1300 nm.7. A method of fabricating a photothermal material comprising:providing a support scaffold; andreacting a pyrrole by acid-catalyzed dehydration forming a plurality of porphyrin-based covalent organic frameworks particles on the support scaffold.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the acid catalyzed dehydration includes mixing the pyrrole with a terephtaladehyde.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the pyrrole and the terephtaladehyde are mixed in a 1:1 ratio for reacting.10. The method of claim 9 , further comprising adding trifluoroacetic acid as a catalyzer.11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the pyrrole is present in a nitrobenzene solvent prior to mixing with the terephtaladehyde.12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the reacting is at temperature of 50-150° C.13. The method of claim 7 , wherein reacting is for a period of 3-72 hours.14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the period is ...

BUILDING FRAME AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN A BUILDING

A building envelope, in particular a wall, a floor, or a roof of a building with at least two shells spaced some distance apart from one another, which encloses an intermediate space, said space being essentially empty with the exception of weight-bearing and/or construction-engineering elements or being filled at least in sections with porous, open-celled material and sealed from the interior and exterior of the building, wherein controllable sealing means are provided for sealing the intermediate space from the interior and exterior and optionally separated building envelope sections from one other. 1. A porous , open-celled building frame for a building wall , floor , or roof of a building , the porous , open-celled building frame comprising:at least two shells spaced apart from one another which enclose an intermediate space being sealed against an interior and exterior of the building, the at least two shells including an exterior-facing shell configured to face an exterior of the building, and an interior-facing shell configured to face an interior of the building;a plurality of first pipes embedded in the exterior-facing shell, the plurality of first pipes protruding from the exterior-facing shell and ending in the intermediate space or in the interior-facing shell; anda plurality of second pipes embedded in the interior-facing shell, the plurality of second pipes protruding from the interior-facing shell and ending in the intermediate space or in the exterior-facing shell in such a manner that each first pipe together with an associated second pipe form a heat pipe,wherein each of the second pipes is arranged concentrically inside an associated first pipe without contacting the associated first pipe, or each of the first pipes is arranged concentrically inside an associated second pipe without contacting the associated second pipe,the porous, open-celled building frame forms at least one combined structure together with the first and second pipes, the at ...

BUILDING FRAME AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN A BUILDING

A building envelope, in particular a wall, a floor, or a roof of a building with at least two shells spaced some distance apart from one another, which encloses an intermediate space, said space being essentially empty with the exception of weight-bearing and/or construction-engineering elements or being filled at least in sections with porous, open-celled material and sealed from the interior and exterior of the building, wherein controllable sealing means are provided for sealing the intermediate space from the interior and exterior and optionally separated building envelope sections from one other. 1. A porous , open-celled building frame for a building wall , floor , or roof of a building , the porous , open-celled building frame comprising:at least two shells spaced apart from one another which enclose an intermediate space being sealed against an interior and exterior of the building, the at least two shells including an exterior-facing shell configured to face an exterior of the building, and an interior-facing shell configured to face an interior of the building;a plurality of first pipes embedded in the exterior-facing shell, the plurality of first pipes protruding from the exterior-facing shell and ending in the intermediate space or in the interior-facing shell; anda plurality of second pipes embedded in the interior-facing shell, the plurality of second pipes protruding from the interior-facing shell and ending in the intermediate space or in the exterior-facing shell in such a manner that each first pipe together with an associated second pipe form a heat pipe,wherein each of the second pipes is arranged concentrically inside an associated first pipe without contacting the associated first pipe, or each of the first pipes is arranged concentrically inside an associated second pipe without contacting the associated second pipe,the porous, open-celled building frame forms at least one closed-loop conduit circuit together with the first and second pipes, ...

HEAT PIPE FOR A BUILDING ENVELOPE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN A BUILDING

A building envelope, in particular a wall, a floor, or a roof of a building with at least two shells spaced some distance apart from one another, which encloses an intermediate space, said space being essentially empty with the exception of weight-bearing and/or construction-engineering elements or being filled at least in sections with porous, open-celled material and sealed from the interior and exterior of the building, wherein controllable sealing means are provided for sealing the intermediate space from the interior and exterior and optionally separated building envelope sections from one other. 1. A heat pipe for a building wall , floor or roof of a building , the building envelope of the building comprising:at least two shells spaced apart from one another which enclose an intermediate space being sealed against an interior and exterior of the building, the intermediate space being filled with structural weight-bearing and building-technology components and at least in sections with a porous, open-celled material, the at least two shells including an exterior-facing shell configured to face an exterior of the building, and an interior-facing shell configured to face an interior of the building, the heat pipe comprising:a first pipe embedded in the exterior-facing shell and being thermally connected to a heat-collector or heat-exchange element on an exterior-facing side of the exterior-facing shell, the first pipe protruding from the exterior-facing shell and ending (i) in the intermediate space without contacting the exterior-facing side of the interior-facing shell or (ii) in the interior-facing shell without contacting the interior-facing side of the interior-facing shell; anda second pipe embedded in the interior-facing shell and being thermally connected to a heat-collector or heat-exchange element on an interior-facing side of the interior-facing shell, the second pipe protruding from the interior-facing shell and ending (i) in the intermediate space ...

SOLAR RECEIVER FOR RECEIVING SOLAR RAYS AND FOR HEATING A MEDIUM

A solar receiver includes a hollow body, which has a longitudinal axis (), a wall () surrounding the longitudinal axis (), an opening () disposed in the wall () for the entry of heat rays, and an end region opposite the opening (). The wall () includes an outer wall (), an inner wall (), and a partition wall () disposed therebetween. The outer wall () and the partition wall () enclose an outer annular space (). The inner wall () and the partition wall () enclose an inner annular space (). The outer annular space () has, in the end region, an inlet () for a free-flowing medium. The two annular spaces () are conductively connected to one another in the region of the opening (), and the inner annular space () has an outlet () for a free-flowing medium in the end region. 1. A solar receiver for receiving solar rays , which heat a free-flowing medium , the solar receiver comprising:a hollow body comprising a longitudinal axis, a wall enclosing the longitudinal axis, an opening located in the wall for entry of heat rays and an end area located opposite the opening, the wall comprising an outer wall, an inner wall and a partition wall located between the inner wall and the partition wall, the outer wall and the partition wall enclosing an outer annular space, and the inner wall and the partition wall enclosing an inner annular space, the outer annular space having an inlet in the end area for free-flowing medium, the outer annular space and the inner annular space being in conductive connection with one another in the area of the opening, the inner annular space having an outlet for free-flowing medium in the end area, the inner annular space having fluid-carrying and/or turbulence-generating elements, the flow-carrying elements forming at least one helical duct, the turbulence-generating elements comprising projections and/or beads, wherein at least one of the inlet and the outlet is associated with a valve.27-. (canceled)8. A solar receiver in accordance with claim 1 , ...

DISSIPATOR INTEGRATED INTO A COMPACT SOLAR COLLECTOR

The present invention relates to a solar collector () comprising a containment structure () with at least one face exposed to solar radiation, said containment structure () comprising a central housing recess () and an outer edge () that surrounds said central housing recess (), inside said central recess () a primary conduit being arranged for the circulation of a primary heat transfer fluid, exposed to solar radiation, a secondary conduit for the circulation of a secondary fluid, and a heat exchange area between said primary and secondary conduit for the heat exchange between the primary heat transfer fluid and the secondary fluid, said solar collector () being characterized in that in at least one portion of said outer edge () of the containment structure () at least one dissipation conduit () is obtained in fluid communication with said primary conduit to dissipate the excess heat to outside said solar collector (). 1166787731553155. Compact solar collector () comprising a containment structure () with at least a face exposed to the solar radiation , said containment structure () comprising a central housing recess () and an outer frame () that encloses and laterally envelops said central housing recess () , inside said central recess () being arranged a primary storage conduit ( , ) for the storage and the circulation of a primary heat transfer fluid , exposed to the solar radiation , a secondary storage conduit () for the circulation and storage of a secondary fluid , and an heat exchange area between said primary ( , ) and secondary () conduits for the heat exchange between the primary heat transfer fluid and the secondary fluid ,{'b': 1', '2', '7', '2', '3', '3', '15', '5', '5, 'said solar collector () being characterized in comprising a plurality of vacuum sealed collector tubes () arranged within said central housing recess (), wherein each vacuum sealed tube () provides a portion () of said primary conduit (, ) which envelops a respective portion () of ...

Power generation system using roof-mounted energy modules, has connecting devices for joining extraneous element to adjacent energy modules

At least some of the energy modules (3) are arranged around an extraneous element (4), such as a roof window, chimney or aerial mast, located on the same mounting base (2). One respective mounting frame is provided for each energy module and each extraneous element. Connecting devices are provided on the mounting frames for mechanically connecting adjacent energy modules or for connecting the extraneous element to adjacent energy modules.

Method for the manufacture of a heat exchange element

1. Process for the production of a heat-exchanger element which consists of a two-ply woven fabric with rigid spacer filaments, and which is sealed against fluid transfer media, and which has inlet and outlet lines for the fluid heat transfer media, characterized in that the two-ply woven fabric is brought into the desired shape, that it is then provided, on the upper side and on the underside, with a layer of curable sealing material, and that curing to bring about a rigid element is then carried out, and that upper and lower layer are bonded to one another, at the edges of the two-ply woven fabric, in a manner which is leakproof, and that inlet and outlet lines are attached.

Panel form photovoltaic frameless solar module

The invention relates to a panel form photovoltaic frameless solar module, in particular, a large-surface solar module having increased stability and strength. The aim of the invention is to produce a panel form photovoltaic solar module which is insensitive to rough climatic effects of the weather as well as effective at diffusing very high mechanical stresses in the substructure. A planar lightweight reinforcement structure (5) is at least partially stuck directly to the reverse side of the material (4), for planar or curved solar modules, in the inventive panel form photovoltaic frameless solar module (1) which comprise solar cells (3), which are embedded between cover side of the material (2) and the reverse side of the material (4). Said lightweight reinforcement structure (5) is embodied entirely or partially on at least two sides as a supporting frame structure (6), i.e. additionally reinforced. The invention can be used for all commercial, panel formed solar modules, in particular, for thin-walled solar module embodiments, like those produced, in particular, in glass-film laminates.

Supplemental solar energy collector

A supplemental solar energy collection system including a photovoltaic panel which converts incident radiation into electricity. A housing includes a top thermally conductive surface mated with the photovoltaic panel and serving as a thermal collector. Open channels behind the thermally conductive surface carry fluid in contact with the top thermally conductive surface for removing heat from the photovoltaic panel.

SOLAR THERMAL AIR COLLECTOR.

Un colector solar, a aire, el cual comprende una caja, de forma generalmente paralelepípeda, que comprende una entrada de aire (6) y una salida de aire (6), situadas en una parte y en la otra del centro de la caja, en la dirección de la longitud, una pared (1) superior, en material transparente, una pared (2) inferior de las paredes (10) laterales, caracterizado por el hecho de que, el citado colector solar, comprende un solo nivel de paso del aire, por el hecho de que, entre la pared superior (1) y la pared inferior (2), se encuentran instalados deflectores (5) receptores de la radiación solar, que se extienden en la dirección de la longitud del colector, cuya superficie representa por lo menos un 50% de la de la pared (1) superior o de la pared (2) inferior, así como dos o más de dos tabiques (4, 4'') longitudinales, sensiblemente rectilíneos, cuya altura es superior o igual a un 50% de la altura del colector, y por el hecho de que, los deflectores receptores (5), tienen una sección transversal de una forma ensanchada. An air solar collector, which comprises a box, generally parallelepiped, comprising an air inlet (6) and an air outlet (6), located in one part and in the other of the center of the box, in the direction of the length, an upper wall (1), in transparent material, a lower wall (2) of the side walls (10), characterized by the fact that said solar collector comprises a single level of passage of the air, due to the fact that, between the upper wall (1) and the lower wall (2), there are installed deflectors (5) solar radiation receivers, which extend in the direction of the collector length, whose surface represents at least 50% of that of the upper wall (1) or the lower wall (2), as well as two or more than two longitudinal, substantially rectilinear partitions (4, 4 '') whose height is greater or equal to 50% of the height of the collector, and due to the fact that the receiving baffles (5), have an s transversal action of a widened ...

Supporting prefabricated component for e.g. building, has integrated solar collector unit arranged between pair of support longitudinal units, and transverse unit for statically connecting two support longitudinal units with each other

The component (1) has an integrated solar collector unit (4) arranged between a pair of support longitudinal units (2). A transverse unit (3) is provided for statically connecting two support longitudinal units with each other. An external side (7) of the component is turned towards atmosphere, where a space between two support longitudinal units is closed in a weather-proof manner in the external side by using a cover (8), which is permeable for a partial spectrum of solar radiations.

Absorber for a collector, glass-absorber composite for a thermal collector, and collector

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Absorber (10) für einen Kollektor, bevorzugt einen thermischen Solarkollektor, zur Wärmeerzeugung, z. B. für eine Warmwasserbereitung und/oder eine Heizungsunterstützung, wobei der Absorber (10) einen vollständig um den Absorber (10) herumlaufenden Außenrand aufweist, wobei wenigstens ein Abschnitt (14) des Außenrands als eine Absorberversteifung (14) ausgebildet ist, wobei der Abschnitt (14) des Außenrands wiederholt von einer Absorberebene (15) in wenigstens eine Richtung herausgebogen ist. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung einen Glas-Absorber-Verbund (2) für einen Kollektor, bevorzugt einen thermischen Solarkollektor zur Wärmeerzeugung, z. B. für eine Warmwasserbereitung und/oder eine Heizungsunterstützung, mit einem Absorber (10), einer über dem Absorber (10) angeordneten Glasscheibe (30) und einem zwischen dem Absorber (10) und der Glasscheibe (30) eingebrachten thermischen Abstandhalter (20), wobei wenigstens ein Bereich des thermischen Abstandhalters (20) auf einem Abschnitt (14) des Absorbers (10) vorgesehen ist, in/an welchem der Absorber (10) eine Absorberversteifung (14) besitzt. The invention relates to an absorber (10) for a collector, preferably a solar thermal collector, for heat generation, for. Example, for a hot water and / or a heating support, wherein the absorber (10) has a completely around the absorber (10) running around outer edge, wherein at least a portion (14) of the outer edge as an absorber reinforcement (14) is formed, wherein the portion (14) of the outer edge is repeatedly bent out from an absorber plane (15) in at least one direction. Furthermore, the invention relates to a glass absorber composite (2) for a collector, preferably a thermal solar collector for heat generation, for. B. for a hot water and / or a heating support, with an absorber (10), one above the absorber (10) arranged glass (30) and between the absorber (10) and the glass (30) introduced thermal spacers (20) wherein at least a portion of ...

Facade element

A facade element for heat‑insulation purposes has at least two parallel panels (101, 102), a cavity (103), which is formed between these two panels (101, 102) and has fluid flowing through it, and at least one inlet (13), for feeding a radiation‑absorbing fluid, and at least one outlet (13'), for discharging the fluid. The inlet (13) is arranged on a first side of the panels (101, 102) and the outlet (13') is arranged on an opposite, second side of the panels (101, 102). The at least one inlet (13) and the cavity (103) have arranged between them a first flow distributor (14), which extends for distribution along the length of the first side. This facade element makes straightforward and cost‑effective industrial production possible.

Facade element

A facade element for heat-insulation purposes has at least two parallel panels ( 101, 102 ), a cavity ( 103 ), which is formed between these two panels ( 101, 102 ) and has fluid flowing through it, and at least one inlet ( 13 ), for feeding a radiation-absorbing fluid, and at least one outlet ( 13 ′), for discharging the fluid. The inlet ( 13 ) is arranged on a first side of the panels ( 101, 102 ) and the outlet ( 13 ′) is arranged on an opposite, second side of the panels ( 101, 102 ). The at least one inlet ( 13 ) and the cavity ( 103 ) have arranged between them a first flow distributor ( 14 ), which extends for distribution along the length of the first side. This facade element makes straightforward and cost-effective industrial production possible.

Solar collector

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Solarkollektor, insbesondere einem solarthermischen oder photovoltaischen Solarkollektor, mit einem Solarabsorber, einer transparenten Abdeckung und einer einen Innenraum des Solarkollektors gegenüber einer Außenumgebung zumindest abschnittsweise, insbesondere umfänglich, abschließenden Wandung. Es wird ein Solarkollektor vorgeschlagen mit zumindest einer Strebe zur Aufnahme von auf den Solarkollektor einwirkenden Verkehrslasten, wobei die Wandung zumindest eine erste Aufnahmekontur aufweist, wobei die Strebe zumindest eine zweite Aufnahmekontur aufweist, wobei die Strebe, mittels ihrer zweiten Aufnahmekontur formschlüssig in oder an der ersten Aufnahmekontur der Wandung angeordnet, mit der Wandung, insbesondere lösbar, verbunden ist. The invention is based on a solar collector, in particular a solar thermal or photovoltaic solar collector, with a solar absorber, a transparent cover and a wall that closes an interior of the solar collector with respect to an external environment, at least in sections, in particular circumferentially. A solar collector is proposed with at least one strut for receiving traffic loads acting on the solar collector, the wall having at least one first receiving contour, the strut having at least one second receiving contour, the strut using its second receiving contour in a form-fitting manner in or on the first Receiving contour of the wall arranged, in particular detachably connected to the wall.

Flat plate solar energy collector

An improved form of flat plate collector of the type used for heating a fluid, such as water, using solar energy. The structure comprises a cast or molded body having a surface which is absorptive to solar radiation, above which is positioned a sheet of material transparent to solar radiation forming a flat hollow cavity through which a thin sheet of water is passed in contact both with the transparent material and the absorptive surface. The thin sheet of water acts both as a means for transferring energy from source to sink and as an interference filter as well. The cast body may also incorporate suitable plumbing passages and means for interconnecting a plurality of collector modules.

Solar air heater

A low-cost solar air heater is disclosed which utilizes an array of jets to produce impingement of the air on the lower surface of the absorber plate which enhances heat transfer efficiency. SOLAR AIR HEATER

Solar heating collector assembly

A solar heating collector assembly employing at least one collector panel which utilizes a collector plate formed of a plurality of long overlapping fins to absorb solar energy. Each absorber fin is coated with a substance having a predetermined selectivity and has soldered lengthwise thereto an absorber pipe in which a heat transport fluid is heated as the fluid circulates through the collector panel. The collector absorber plate is mounted on a collector frame over a plywood base having an aluminum foil vapor barrier covering the base. A double glazed glass assembly is mounted over the absorber plate and forms the top surface of the collector panel. The collector panel is disposed between a pair of installation tracks which define a pair of plumbing channels at opposite ends of the absorber pipes. Located within the plumbing channels are input and output pipe manifolds which are respectively connected to opposite ends of the absorber pipes. When a plurality of collectors panels are employed, input and output header pipes are respectively connected to the input and output manifold pipes to integrate fluid flow through the solar heating collector assembly. Side tracks are disposed perpendicular to the installation tracks and in combination therewith defines the perimeter of the collector assembly. Each collector panel frame is provided with a metal lining around the periphery thereof in contact with the glass assembly to provide heat sinking of the peripheral seal of the glass assembly and to provide a condensation surface for the collector panel. Likewise, the installation tracks and the side tracks are also provided with metal linings. Metal caps having mitered corners are then riveted to the metal liners of the collector frame, the installation tracks and the side tracks to securely fasten the collector assembly, the metal liners thus also serving as rivet anchors.

Solar device and method for assembly

A solar collector and a method of manufacture is disclosed. The solar collector frame has internally oriented projections for positioning a light transmissive cover, absorber plate, insulation and base to form an enclosure. To provide for maximum active or passive collection efficiency, by increasing resistance to heat flow, an easily maintained evacuated cover is disclosed. The solar collector can be economically manufactured and can be on-site fabricated, and adapted for single or multiple installation in original or retrofit applications in a building with minimal structural modification.

hybrid collector

Hybridkollektor mit: a. einem Gehäuse, das ein Rahmenprofil, eine obere Abdeckung, insbesondere eine Glasscheibe, und eine untere Abdeckung, insbesondere ein Blech, aufweist, und b. einem in dem Gehäuse angeordneten Absorber, der dazu ausgelegt ist, Sonnenenergie in Wärme umzuwandeln und der i. ein Absorberblech, ii. Strömungskanäle für Luft, die wenigstens eines oder mehrere Luftleitbleche umfassen und iii. Leitungen für eine Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Wasser, aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass c. die Flüssigkeitsleitungen (6) von den Luftleitblechen (7) an dem Absorberblech (5) gehalten sind. Hybrid collector with: a. a housing having a frame profile, an upper cover, in particular a glass pane, and a lower cover, in particular a sheet metal, and b. an absorber arranged in the housing, which is designed to convert solar energy into heat and the i. an absorber sheet, ii. Flow channels for air, comprising at least one or more air baffles and iii. Lines for a liquid, in particular water, has, characterized in that c. the liquid lines (6) are held by the air guide plates (7) on the absorber plate (5).

System for solar heating water using a glass absorber

A system of passively heating water using solar energy and an absorber formed from two identical halves of molded darkened glass that are fused together. The absorber is essentially a plurality of black glass struts that are sandwiched between two black glass surfaces. The struts act as baffle plates and define cells. Water is carried through the system via the thermosiphoning effect.

Glass-glass solar module laminate with solar cells

Fiber-reinforced concrete solar collector

A solar collector is disclosed comprising a glass member having a solar selective coating thereon, and a molded, glass-reinforced concrete member bonded to the glass member and shaped to provide a series of passageways between the glass member and the fiber-reinforced concrete member capable of carrying heat exchanging fluid therethrough. The fiber-reinforced concrete member may be formed by spraying a thin layer of concrete and chopped fibers such as chopped glass fibers onto a mold to provide an inexpensive and lightweight, thin-walled member. The fiber-reinforced concrete member may have a lightweight cellular concrete backing thereon for insulation purposes. The collector is further characterized by the use of materials which have substantially matching thermal coefficients of expansion over the temperature range normally encountered in the use of solar collectors.

Absorber component for thermosolar applications

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Absorberbauteil für thermosolare Anwendungen, mit einer Trägerschicht (1), einer auf der der Sonneneinstrahlung zugeordneten Seite der Trägerschicht (1) angeordneten, die Sonnenstrahlung selektiv reflektierenden Absorptionsschicht (2) und einem auf der von der Sonneneinstrahlung abgewandten Seite (R) der Trägerschicht (1) angeordneten Leitungssystem (6), das wärmeleitend mit der Trägerschicht (1) verbunden und dazu vorgesehen ist, von einem Wärmeträgerfluid durchströmt zu werden, das die von dem Absorberbauteil (A1, A2, A3) aufgenommene Wärme einem Verbraucher zuführt. Ein solches Absorberbauteil besitzt nicht nur einen hohen Wirkungsgrad bei der Umwandlung von Sonnenstrahlung in Wärme, sondern ist gleichzeitig auch unempfindlich gegen mechanische und thermische Belastungen, indem erfindungsgemäß die Trägerschicht (1) aus einem Stahlwerkstoff besteht. The invention relates to an absorber component for thermosolar applications, comprising a carrier layer (1), an absorption layer (2) selectively reflecting the solar radiation on the side of the carrier layer (1) assigned to the solar irradiation and a side (R) facing away from the solar radiation. the carrier layer (1) arranged conduit system (6) which is thermally conductively connected to the carrier layer (1) and is intended to be traversed by a heat transfer fluid, which supplies the consumed by the absorber component (A1, A2, A3) heat to a consumer. Such an absorber component not only has a high efficiency in the conversion of solar radiation into heat, but at the same time is also insensitive to mechanical and thermal loads, according to the invention, the carrier layer (1) consists of a steel material.

Solar collector has absorber which is surrounded by housing, where absorber is made of metallic or metallized, netted three-dimensional structure, where three-dimensional structure is open-pored metal foam and closed-pored metal foam

The solar collector has an absorber which is surrounded by a housing, where the absorber is made of a metallic or metallized, netted three-dimensional structure. The metallic, netted three-dimensional structure is open-pored metal foam (3) and closed-pored metal foam. The open-pored metal foam and the closed-pored metal foam are made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The open-pores metal foam is made of copper or copper alloy. The three-dimensional structure is a ceramic structure.

Solar energy collector for heating purposes

The modular collector consists of a deep-drawn plastics bowl with intake and outlet sockets for air or water. A radiation-reflecting heat protection foil, consisting of aluminium with a glass silk coating, is fastened to the base of the bowl. Air guide rails fastened to the foil simultaneously act as distance pieces for an infrared absorber foil above it. The absorber foil is a black-coated metal esp. copper foil, pref. oxide-of-metal-paint coated or electrolytically oxidised, with a thickness of 0.015 to 0.1 mm. The foil is located at a distance of 2-3 cm to the reflective foil below, and an upper cover plate. This consists of a double-layer polycarbonate, and is fastened to the projecting edge of the collector bowl, via a seal.

Halteprofil und Dichtprofil für plattenförmige Module

Halteprofil (2) für plattenförmige Module (3), vorzugsweise Dachmodule, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Halteprofil (2) einen einteiligen, zumindest abschnittsweise flexiblen Profilkörper (21, 22) aus Kunststoff aufweist, welcher derart ausgebildet ist, um zwei benachbarte Module (3) an einer Haltestruktur (7), vorzugsweise einer Dachunterkonstruktion, in einem Überlappungszustand zu halten, so dass sich der Profilkörper (21, 22) abschnittsweise zwischen den Modulen (3) erstreckt.

Roofing plate with heat conducting sheet

Collector housing for solar collectors and method for mounting such a collector housing

Kollektorgehäuse (10) für Solarkollektoren, mit einer eine im wesentlichen rechteckigen Grundfläche vorsehenden Rückwand (12) und mit einem die Rückwand einfassenden Rahmen (14), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmen (14) von aus Hohlkammerprofilen gebildeten Seitenwänden (16) sowie die Seitenwände (16) miteinander verbindenden Eckverbindern (18) zusammengesetzt ist und dass die Rückwand (12) aus durch Einbringen von Schaummaterial in den vormontierten Rahmen (14) hergestelltem Hartschaum ist. Collector housing (10) for solar collectors, comprising a rear wall (12) providing a substantially rectangular base and a frame (14) surrounding the rear wall, characterized in that the frame (14) consists of side walls (16) formed from hollow sections and the side walls (16) interconnecting corner connectors (18) is composed and that the rear wall (12) is made by introducing foam material into the preassembled frame (14) rigid foam.

DEVICE FOR COLLECTING SOLAR ENERGY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT

Method for producing a shaped mirror; shaped mirror and parabolic trough for solar collectors

The invention relates to a method for producing a shaped mirror (F) that has a surface (2) curved in a predetermined manner. The method comprises the following steps: formation of a shaped body (1) wherein at least part of the surface of said shaped body reproduces the surface that has been curved in a predetermined manner; application of a glass layer (3) to the surface of the shaped body that has been curved in a predetermined manner, said glass layer covering the entire surface without any gaps and having a surface lying opposite the contact surface of the shaped body, upon which a reflective coating (4) is arranged; and the application of a backing layer (5) to the reflective coating, wherein said backing layer is connected to the reflective coating and maintains the predetermined curve when the shaped mirror is separated from the shaped body. The method also relates to the use of a reflective metal layer to produce the reflection instead of a glass layer. In addition, the invention relates to a shaped mirror produced by means of said method, and to a parabolic trough that uses said shaped mirror, for a solar-thermal power plant.

Component and use of a component

The invention relates to a component for a construction, said component comprising at least one wood-retainer composite element (I) consisting of at least one wood element (2) and one retainer (III), the wood element (2) and the retainer (III) being connected in an essentially non-positively engaged and/or form-fitting and/or integrally bonding manner. The wood element (2) and the retainer (III) are at least partially connected by thrust force. At least one solar element, especially a heliothermal element (5), is integrated into the retainer (3) and/or a photovoltaic element (6) is arranged on a side (7) of the retainer (III) facing the light. The photovoltaic element is especially at least partially hydrophobic.

Building external element for retaining solar cell of thermal solar system for e.g. converting solar power into current, has framework with internal shape adapted to components to be retained, and transparent cover provided for framework

The external element (1) has a framework (3) made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete and formed as a single-piece self-supporting molded body (4). An external shape (41) of the framework is adapted to installation location, and an internal shape (42) of the framework is adapted to components to be retained. A transparent cover is provided for the framework, and the molded body has a groove with an elastic seal for sealing the cover and the framework. Height of the molded body is less than 100 mm, and a sheet metal cover is provided in another groove of the molded body.

Thermal assembly, method for producing a thermal assembly and method for mounting a thermal assembly

The arrangement has a line for carrying medium heat from surroundings to absorb and/or dissipate heat to environment, where the line is in the form of a corrugated pipe. Material regions (1a, 1b) are partially embedded into a conduit. The material regions comprise a foam material, where the foam material is graphite foam. A section of the corrugated pipe is surrounded along entire outer periphery of the material regions. An opening and/or recess are provided in the material regions for placing electrical and mechanical components. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for manufacturing a thermal device (2) a method for mounting a thermal assembly.

Solar unit for solar or photovoltaic energy systems

Solareinheit für Solar- bzw. Photovoltaik-Energieanlagen zur Anbringung auf dem Dach eines Gebäudes, mit einer Haltevorrichtung (2) mit geneigter Oberseite (3) und einem darauf befestigten Solarzellenmodul (4), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haltevorrichtung (2) aus einem einstückigen, im Wesentlichen keilförmigen Block (5) aus Schaumpolystyrol oder einem anderen witterungsbeständigen, leichten und festen Schaumkunststoff besteht, bei dem zumindest an der geneigten Oberseite (3) mehrere zueinander beabstandete Halteschienen (10) aus einem steifen Material fest eingebracht sind, auf denen das Solarzellenmodul (4) befestigt ist, und dass der keilförmige Block (5) an seiner Unterseite (6) eine bituminöse Schweißbahn (14) oder eine Folienklebebahn aufweist, welche mit der Dachhaut (15) des Gebäudes verschweißt, vernetzt, verklebt oder vulkanisiert ist. Solar unit for solar or photovoltaic energy systems for mounting on the roof of a building, with a holding device (2) with an inclined top (3) and a solar cell module (4) mounted thereon, characterized in that the holding device (2) consists of a one-piece , substantially wedge-shaped block (5) made of foam polystyrene or other weather-resistant, lightweight and strong foam plastic, in which at least on the inclined top (3) a plurality of spaced support rails (10) made of a rigid material are firmly introduced, on which the solar cell module (4) is fixed, and that the wedge-shaped block (5) on its underside (6) has a bituminous welding path (14) or a foil adhesive strip, which is welded to the roof skin (15) of the building, cross-linked, glued or vulcanized.

Method for producing semi-finished good for a solar collector

Solar energy collector

A light weight, high efficiency solar energy collector which utilizes a shallow, open-topped, foamed, integrally skinned or otherwise sealed plastic vessel with a multiple layer, light transmissive cover is described. The cover is sealed to the inner edges of the continuous rim of the vessel to contain a liquid energy absorbing material which is circulated in the vessel in contact with the lower surface of the innermost cover layer. An optically opaque, preferably black, liquid is utilized as the absorbing material which is circulated in direct optical and physical contact with the cover and then to a heat exchanger immersed in a heat storage medium to release its collected energy for later use.

Solmodul

Semi-finished product for a solar collector, solar collector and method of manufacture

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Halbzeugen (3) für einen Solarkollektor (4) mit folgenden Verfahrensschritten: a) kontinuierliche Bereitstellung von mindestens drei Materialbahnen (15, 16, 21), b) Umformung von zwei Materialbahnen (16, 21) zu einem mäanderförmigen Profil mit Grundschenkeln (18) und nach außen divergierenden Seitenschenkeln (19, 20), c) kontinuierliches Fördern von zwei Materialbahnen (15, 16) mit einem Abstand (28) derart, dass zwischen den beiden Materialbahnen (15, 16) ein Zwischenraum (27) gebildet ist, d) Einbringen einer Masse (26) eines Trag- und/oder Dämmmaterials (17) in den Zwischenraum (27), e) Herstellung eines Kontakts und einer Verbindung zwischen der Masse (26) und den Materialbahnen (15, 16), f) Aushärten der Masse (26), g) wobei das Verfahren kontinuierlich durchgeführt wird und die Materialbahnen (15, 16) und die ausgehärtete Masse (26) gemeinsam abgelängt werden, wobei h) die Materialbahn (16) mit mäanderförmigem Profil, an welche die Trag- und/oder Dämmschicht (17) stoffschlüssig angebunden wird, sowie die weitere Materialbahn (21) mit mäanderförmigem Profil miteinander verbunden werden, wobei zwischen den beiden mäanderförmigen Materialbahnen (16, 21) Strömungskanäle (10) ausgebildet sind, in denen ein Fluid des Solarkollektors (4) aufgenommen und geführt werden kann, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass i) die weitere Materialbahn (21) so von oben auf die Materialbahn (16) aufgesetzt wird, dass die Grundschenkel (18) und ein Teilbereich der Seitenschenkel (19, 20) der weiteren Materialbahn (21) in Strömungskanäle (10), die von der Materialbahn (16) gebildet sind, eintreten, so dass Strömungskanäle (10a, 10b, 10c) in Umfangsrichtung begrenzt sind durch Grundschenkel (18) sowie Seitenschenkel (19, 20) der Materialbahn (16) sowie zumindest durch den Grundschenkel (18) der weiteren Materialbahn (21), wobei Seitenschenkel (19, 20) der Materialbahn (21) unter Abdichtung zur Anlage kommen an Seitenschenkeln (19, 20) der Materialbahn (16). Method ...

Hybridkollektor

Hybridkollektor mit einem Gehäuse, das ein Rahmenprofil, eine obere Abdeckung, insbesondere eine Glasscheibe, und eine untere Abdeckung, insbesondere ein Blech, aufweist, und einem in dem Gehäuse angeordneten Absorber, der dazu ausgelegt ist, Sonnenenergie in Wärme umzuwandeln und der ein Absorberblech, Strömungskanäle für Luft, die wenigstens eines oder mehrere Luftleitbleche umfassen und Leitungen für eine Flüssigkeit, insbesondere Wasser, aufweist, wobei die Flüssigkeitsleitungen (6) von den Luftleitblechen (7) an dem Absorberblech (5) gehalten sind.

DEVICE WITH A SOLAR MODULE

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einem Solarmodul (2) zum Sammeln bzw. Umwandeln von Sonnenenergie, wobei das Solarmodul (2) an einem Aufnahmekörper (1) befestigt ist, der eine im montierten Zustand der Sonne zugewandte Außenschicht (4) und zumindest eine Innenschicht (6) aufweist, wobei die Innenschicht (6) eine geringere Dichte als die Außenschicht (4) aufweist und die Innenschicht (6) zumindest teilweise aus einem Blähton aufweisenden Leichtbeton besteht. The invention relates to a device having a solar module (2) for collecting or converting solar energy, the solar module (2) being fastened to a receiving body (1) which has an outer layer (4) facing the sun when mounted and at least one inner layer (6), wherein the inner layer (6) has a lower density than the outer layer (4) and the inner layer (6) consists at least partially of a lightweight clay comprising expanded clay.

Stiffening system for thin transparent plastic sheets - with almost circular cross channels contg. stainless steel arranged at intervals

A weather-proof transparent plastic sheet has at least one stiffening channel which contains a further stiffening component bonded to the sheet. Construction provides good stiffness for thin sheets, e.g. thin polycarbonate can thus be used for roof lights with maximum light transmittivity. The sheet has parallel stiffeners at intervals of 15 cm. these are slit stainless steel tube sections which reflect heat. The sheet itself is e.g. "Makrolon" (RTM) 1 mm thick and is shaped into channels on top which contain the metal stiffeners. The channels are almost circular so that their edges almost meet. From those edges the sheet curves gently upwards. The stiffeners are compressed for insertion into the channels which they fit tightly, they also curve longitudinally upwards the centre of the sheet The ends of the profiles are pressed flat and are welded on to a flexible steel band first, before they are welded to the frame. The section is suitable for use as transparent roofing sheet with the stiffeners running downwards.

Building-integrated solar-panel roof element systems

The present invention provides a building-integrated solar-panel roof element, such as a photovoltaic (BIPV) roof element, adapted to be fitted with a solar panel and integrated in a pitched roof, as well as such a building-integrated roof element fitted with a photovoltaic or solar thermal panel, and an array of these solar energy roof elements mounted on a pitched roof.

Colector de calor solar

Colector de calor solar con un conducto por cuyo interior discurre un fluido energético y cuya estructura es un marco de material plástico con perfiles metálicos encapsulados durante la inyección del mismo, la cual permite incluir orificios, consiguiendo un colector robusto, ligero, con pocos componentes y estable dimensionalmente.

Absorber for solar heating and method for producing an absorber

The invention relates to an absorber (10), which can be used to produce heat by means of solar heating, the absorber comprising an upper metal sheet (12) facing the sun and a lower metal sheet (14) facing away from the sun, between which sheets conducting means (18, 54) are provided for the substantially linear and/or homogeneous conduction of a fluid from an inlet (20) to an outlet (24). The inlet (20) and/or the outlet (24) and/or the conducting means (18, 54) are formed by the upper metal sheet (12) and/or the lower metal sheet (14), wherein the inlet (20) and/or the outlet (24) and/or the conducting means (18, 54) can be produced by deep-drawing, thereby resulting in a particularly simple and cost-effective production of the absorber (10).

Solar collector i.e. pass-through plate-shaped roofage collector, for heating air, has extruded substructure acting as spacers provided below collector, passed parallel to roofage collector and provided for undercurrent of absorber surface

The collector has an extruded substructure acting as spacers (32, 34) provided below a roofage collector. The substructure is passed parallel to the roofage collector and is provided for undercurrent of an absorber surface. The spacers form a flow through channel (36), where the spacers are arranged at a lower side of the collector. The substructure consists of wooden strips and plastic elements, which are provided for air turbulence. The substructure is formed from beveled perforated plate elements by which the air flow is swirled.

Solar energy collector casings of all polyester construction - for simplicity of fabrication of sealed casings

Casings for holding solar energy collectors pref. comprise a trough made reinforced polyester resin and a cover comprising a transparent polyester moulding. The trough and cover are bonded together using an adhesive pref. a thixotropic polyester or epoxy resin based compsn. The structures are better matched for strength, thermal expansion characteristics etc. than composite structures of e.g. metal, wooden or other plastic troughs with covers of vinyl or acrylic materials coupled with elastomeric seals. The borders of the troughs and covers may be shaped to interlock adjacent casings.

Waterproof module plate assembly and method of making a blanket module plate assembly

Wasserdichter Modulplattenverbund mit mehreren Modulplatten, der zur direkten oder indirekten Aufständerung von PV-Modulen auf einem Dach geeignet ist, wobei jede Modulplatte einen plattenförmigen, im Wesentlichen ebenen, Grundkörper (12) aus Kunststoff mit Verbindungsnasen (22) und Verbindungsaufnahmen (24) aufweist, der eine Oberseite (14) und eine Unterseite (16) aufweist, wobei die Oberseite (14) und die Unterseite (16) über eine umfänglich umlaufende Randkante (18) miteinander verbunden sind, wobei ein die Randkante (18) aufweisender Randbereich (20) des Grundkörpers umlaufend Überlappungsstöße aufweist und die Verbindungsnasen (22) und die Verbindungsaufnahmen (24) im Randbereich (20) des Grundkörpers angeordnet sind, wobei die Überlappungsstöße so ausgebildet sind, dass benachbarte Modulplatten (10) im Modulplattenverbund überlappend und formschlüssig aneinander ausrichtbar sind, wobei ein Spalt (S) zwischen den benachbarten Modulplatten mit einem Lösungskleber aufgefüllt ist, der eine stoffschlüssige Verbindung der benachbarten Modulplatten bewirkt, wobei die Modulplatten (10) über ihre Verbindungsnasen (22) und Verbindungsaufnahmen (24) formschlüssig flächendeckend miteinander verbunden sind, wobei der Grundkörper (12) mindestens zwei zueinander parallele imaginäre Schichten (42-1, 42-2) aufweist, so dass die Überlappungsstöße durch vorstehende und überhängende Randabschnitte (38, 40) ausgebildet sind, die einander in dem Modulplatten-Verbund (80) korrespondierend überlappen. Waterproof module plate assembly with several module plates, which is suitable for the direct or indirect mounting of PV modules on a roof, each module plate having a plate-shaped, essentially flat, base body (12) made of plastic with connecting lugs (22) and connecting receptacles (24), which has an upper side (14) and an underside (16), the upper side (14) and the lower side (16) being connected to one another via a circumferential peripheral edge (18), an edge region (20) having the ...

Solar heat collector

Solar heat collector with a pipe in which flows an energetic fluid and a structure consisting of a frame of plastic material with metallic profiles encapsulated during the injection of said plastic material, which allows establishing orifices therein, providing a robust and lightweight collector with few components and dimensionally stable.

Solar heat collector

Absorber component for thermosolar applications

The invention relates to an absorber component for thermosolar applications, comprising a support layer (1), an absorption layer (2) disposed on the side of the support layer (1) facing the solar radiation, said absorption layer selectively reflecting solar radiation, and a conduction system (6) on the side (R) of the support layer (1) facing away from the solar radiation, said conduction system being connected to the support layer (1) in a thermally conducting manner and being provided for the flowing of a heat exchange fluid therethrough, said heat exchange fluid conveying the heat absorbed by the absorber component (A1, A2, A3) to a user. Such an absorber component does not only possess a high efficiency in converting solar radiation to heat, but is also insensitive to mechanical and thermal loads in that according to the invention the support layer (1) is made of a steel material.

System for solar heating water using a glass absorber

A system of passively heating water using solar energy and an absorber formed from two identical halves of molded darkened glass that are fused together. The absorber is essentially a plurality of black glass struts that are sandwiched between two black glass surfaces. The struts act as baffle plates and define cells. Water is carried through the system via the thermosiphoning effect.

Retaining profile and sealing profile for board-shaped modules

The invention relates to a retaining profile and a sealing profile for board-shaped modules, preferably roof modules, and a multi-part frame comprising the retaining profile and the sealing profile. In particular, the invention relates to modular roof installation systems for photovoltaic systems. In order to significantly simplify the installation of board-shaped modules of a modular installation system, the retaining profile for board-shaped modules, preferably roof modules, is provided according to claim 1, wherein the retaining profile comprises a single-piece profile body that is flexible at least in segments and made of plastic, designed such that it can hold two adjacent modules on a mounting structure, preferably a roof substructure, in an overlapping state, so that the profile body extends between the modules in segments.

Solar energy installation for pitched roof

The solar energy installation has a number of solar panel elements (6), positioned on either side (9, 10) of the roof ridge (7). The solar panel elements act as solar collectors, photovoltaic modules, or water heating elements and are coupled together along the roof ridge via linkages allowing the weight of the panels on either side of the ridge to be counter-balanced, with each panel lying parallel to the roof surface. Pref. the panels on the south side of the roof are provided by solar collectors, while those on the north side of the roof are provided by storage batteries, high capacity capacitors and/or water storage or heat exchanger elements.