Solar energy collector with comprehensive effects

A solar energy collector with comprehensive effects. The collector is mounted on a mounting surface ( 5 ) of a building or the ground. The collector includes an external controller ( 4 ) and a support frame ( 13 ) disposed on the mounting surface. Windshields ( 21 ) with air openings ( 22 ) are disposed around the support frame ( 13 ). An energy collecting unit comprises a pipeline system disposed on underside of the support frame ( 13 ) and modularized energy collecting boards disposed on upper-side of the support frame. A water collecting unit comprises a modularized water collecting slot ( 31 ), a water collecting pipe ( 32 ) and a water collecting tank ( 33 ) that are disposed under or beside the support frame ( 13 ). An energy store unit comprises an insulation water tank and an electrical energy store system. The functions of solar power photovoltaic generation, water heating by solar energy, buildings insulation and rainwater collection can be achieved.

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.

Multilayer tube for hydraulic connection and wiring of solar panels

A multilayer tube for the hydraulic connection and wiring of solar panels, which comprises at least two tubes, one for delivery and one for return, for a heat transfer fluid designed to circulate in at least one solar panel with which the multilayer tube is associated, the tubes being extended along parallel paths, at least one thermal insulation layer based on Aerogel, arranged so as to wrap around each tube, a protection and containment sheath, which is arranged so as to surround all of the tubes with an insulating layer made of Aerogel, the sheath being contoured so as to form a longitudinal containment channel for at least one electrical wiring cable.

Integral module power conditioning system

An integral solar module power conditioning system includes one or more solar module support frames. Each frame includes a plurality of plug-and-play electrical connectors integrated therewith. A microinverter or microinverter connector is also integrated with each frame. Each frame is configured to receive a respective solar electric module and to carry electrical power through a plurality of solar electric modules and corresponding microinverters connected together via a plurality of solar module support frames connected together via the plurality of integrated plug-and-play electrical connectors.

Pipeline system and method for draining a pipeline system

The invention relates to a pipeline system for conveying a salt melt, comprising at least one pipeline ( 5 ) through which the salt melt flows, at least one inlet and at least one outlet, wherein the pipeline ( 5 ) through which the salt melt flows has at least one gradient inclined with respect to the horizontal and is respectively connected at the lowest positions via a drainage valve ( 25 ) to a drainage line ( 27 ) and at the highest positions to a venting valve ( 23 ). The invention furthermore relates to a method for draining the pipeline system.

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.

Solar energy collection

A method of converting a liquid into a vapor includes directing liquid into one or more solar collectors through a manifold that supports the one or more solar collectors. Each of the one or more solar collectors includes a transparent outer cylinder having a closed end and an open end, an inner cylinder having a closed end and an open end, the inner cylinder being concentric with and disposed within the transparent outer cylinder so that the closed end of the inner cylinder is located proximate to the closed end of the transparent outer cylinder, an outer surface of the inner cylinder being made of a material that absorbs solar radiation to generate heat, the longitudinal axes of the transparent outer cylinder and the inner cylinder being substantially horizontal, and an enclosed and evacuated space formed between the transparent outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. A maximum value is determined for the amount of liquid to be converted to vapor during a daylight portion of a day as a result of the heat generated in the inner cylinders of the one or more solar collectors. An amount of the liquid is directed into the one or more solar collectors, where the amount is a value that is at least the maximum amount value.

Common solar-thermal electric system and method for assembling

A common solar-thermal electric system and a method for assembling the common solar-thermal electric system are provided. The common solar-thermal electric system includes an adjustable mounting rack. The adjustable mounting rack includes a plurality of rails that support at least one solar thermal module and at least one photovoltaic module. Further, the system includes an electric wiring connector with a plurality of connecting ports. The plurality of connecting ports are electrically coupled with electric jacks at each of the at least one photovoltaic module. Furthermore, the system includes a common piping assembly with a plurality of branching points. The plurality of branching points are mechanically coupled with output of each of the at least one solar thermal modules.

Solar collector

A solar collector comprises a solar absorbing tube comprising enclosure enclosing an absorbing section, comprising a radiation absorbing plate and a tube, containing a working fluid in thermal contact with the plate. The tube extends out of one end of the tube and connects with a condenser wherein the thermal transfer fluid when in a vapour phase communicates with a fluid to be heated within an end fitting. The condenser of a tube is inserted into a thermal pocket sealingly engaged with a gasket within the pipe receiving portion of the fitting, whereby heat transfer can take place between the condensers of the pipes and a fluid flowing via path in the fitting. The pocket is sealed against ingress of heat exchange fluid flowing through the fitting.

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 heat collecting pipe

[Problem] To present a solar heat collecting pipe capable of enhancing the heat collecting efficiency by suppressing the dissipation of energy transmitted to the heat medium passing through the inside of an inner pipe. [Solving Means] In the solar heat collecting pipe 1 including the inner pipe 11 for receiving sunlight collected by the light collecting mechanism 2, and transmitting energy to the heat medium 14 passing through the inside, and the outer pipe 12 covering the outer circumference of the inner pipe 11, a solar heat absorbing film 11 a is applied in a portion exposed to sunlight of the inner pipe 11 of the solar heat collecting pipe 1 (the portion exposed to the reflected light of the sunlight at least on the surface of the inner pipe 11, and a heat reflecting film 11 b is applied in a portion not exposed to sunlight from the light collecting mechanism 2.

Modular liquid heating assembly

A modular liquid heating assembly includes a plurality of liquid delivery modules in series. The liquid delivery modules each include a module body having an inlet fitting, an outlet fitting, and a plurality of vessel coupling ports. The vessel coupling ports each include inflow and outflow orifices. The inlet and outlet fittings and the plurality of vessel coupling ports are in serial communication with each other through respective inflow and outflow orifices of the plurality of vessel coupling ports. At least one of the liquid delivery modules are configured for coupling with an inflow liquid line coupled with a liquid reservoir. Similarly at least one of the liquid delivery modules are configured for coupling with an outflow liquid line coupled with the liquid reservoir.

SOLAR THERMAL PANTILE HAVING LONGITUDINALLY ADJUSTABLE CONNECTING ELEMENT

The invention relates to a solar thermal pantile () for the production of thermal energy from solar radiation, the shape of which essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, comprising an absorber () passed-through by a medium, having an inlet line () and an outlet line (), which is arranged on a base tile (), which is for mounting the solar thermal pantile () on a roof, wherein 1202634362220. A solar thermal pantile () for the production of thermal energy from solar radiation , the shape of which essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile , comprising an absorber () having an inlet line () and an outlet line ()and being passed by a medium , the absorber being arranged on a base tile () , which is for mounting the solar thermal pantile () on the roof , wherein{'b': 34', '38, 'the inlet line (), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (),'}{'b': 36', '40, 'the outlet line (), at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (),'}{'b': 34', '36, 'at least one of the two lines (, ) is formed as being variable in length,'}{'b': 38', '40, 'the two connecting elements (, ) are connectable to each other,'}{'b': 38', '40', '20, 'in an initial state, both connecting elements (, ) are arranged within outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (),'}{'b': 38', '40', '20', '38', '40', '20, 'in an assembly state, at least one of the two connecting elements (, ) may be pulled out beyond the outer dimensions of the solar thermal pantile (), so that it is connectable to a corresponding connecting element (, ) of an adjacent solar thermal pantile ().'}22036. The solar thermal pantile () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the outlet line () is formed as being variable in length.320383420. The solar thermal pantile () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the first connecting element () and the inlet line () are arranged locally fixed within the solar thermal pantile ().4203840. The solar thermal ...

Labor Saving Solar Roofing Shingle

Embodiments relate to an enhanced method for installing solar roofs by primarily reducing the installation time. The design is for a roofing shingle with an embedded solar module that installs intuitively like normal roofing shingles without special tools, fasteners or alignment. The shingle structure is molded out of low thermal expansion plastic composite and is compatible with commercial photovoltaic modules as well as solar infrared radiation absorbing devices. 1. A roofing shingle comprising:a) a headlap and exposure with headlap width greater than the exposure width,b) a solar module embedded in the exposure,c) a shingle structure molded out of bulk molding compound.2. The shingle in wherein the sides of the shingle have an overhanging structure.3. The shingle in wherein the bulk molding compound is comprised ofa) between 23 and 30% polyester resinb) between 0.15 and 0.35% of an organic peroxide catalystc) up to about 0.7% zinc stearated) up to about 30% fiberglasse) up to about 60% calcium hydroxidef) up to about 70% rice hullg) up to about 50% hemp fiberh) up to about 3% carbon blacki) up to about 30% magnesium hydroxide.4. The shingle in wherein the composite material has a CTE less than 1.8×10C.5. The shingle in wherein the solar module is comprised of a monocrystalline or polycrystalline PV cells.61. The shingle in wherein a tapered shingle is used in the st course to set the angle of shingle installation.7. The shingle in wherein a parallel wire junction in the headlap overhang is used to connect shingles in series.8. The shingle in wherein Underwriters Laboratories specification 3135 wire is routed through the ribs on the underside of a shingle to connect adjacent shingles in series to the module junction box.9. The shingle in wherein the solar module is comprised of a solar IR absorbing module comprised of an array of tubes containing heat-transfer fluid covered by an IR transmitting glass plate.10. The shingle in wherein flexible corrugated tubing is ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SOLAR SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY, USEFUL HEAT, AND VENTILATION IN BUILDINGS

A solar window system for a building includes multiple heat generation encasements each including thermoelectric sheets, where the thermoelectric sheets are positioned inside a housing having an interior metal layer. Air inside each heat generation encasement is heated by solar energy. Inside each heat generation encasement, there are pipes filled with Phase-Change Material (PCM) materials that help provide heating to the building. The solar window system further includes a storage tank on top of the system filled with PCM materials for storing heat from the heated air, the storage tank being connected to the pipes of each heat generation encasement. The solar window system includes a set of connection pipes, wherein the set of connection pipes draw cold air from an indoor space inside the building into the plurality of heat generation encasements, connect each of the heat generation encasements to at least two other heat generation encasements, and transfer the heated air from the set of heat generation encasements to the storage tank. The solar window system also includes circular movable rings that can be open and closed as needed. These rings are located around each heat generation encasement and have two movable flexible solar panels capable of generating electricity. 1. A solar window system for a building comprising:a plurality of heat generation encasements, wherein air inside each heat generation encasement is heated by solar energy;one or more pipes filled with phase-change materials (PCM) attached to each heat generation encasement, wherein the PCM is heated by solar energy;one heat storage tank for each heat generation enactment for receiving heat from the PCM material of the one or more pipes, and releasing the heat inside the building when needed;a storage reservoir located on an upper portion of the solar window system for storing the heated air from inside each heat generation encasement, releasing the heated air into the building when needed; and ...

SOLAR ENERGY ROOF TILE HAVING A LENGTH-VARIABLE CONNECTING ELEMENT

The invention relates to a solar energy roof tile () for the production of electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation. The shape thereof essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile, having a base tile (), for mounting the solar energy roof tile () onto a rooftop and furthermore comprising a photovoltaic module () arranged on top, which is connected to a first power line () and a second n power line ), and an absorber () with an inlet line () and an outlet line () passed-through by a medium, wherein the inlet line (), at its free end, comprises a first connecting element (), the outlet line (), at its free end, comprises a second connecting element (), at least one of which lines () are designed as being changeable in length in a base state, both connecting elements () are arranged within the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile (), at least one of the two connecting elements () being expandable beyond the outer dimensions of the solar energy roof tile () in an assembly state and being connectable to a corresponding connecting element () of an adjacent solar energy roof tile () while in medium communication and electrically conductive, the length-variable line () comprises one of the two power lines (). 120222090969826343634383640343638402038402038402034369698. A solar energy roof tile () for the production of electrical and thermal energy from solar radiation , the shape of which essentially corresponds to the shape of a conventional roof tile , having a base tile () , for mounting the solar energy roof tile () on a roof and furthermore comprising a photovoltaic module () arranged on top , which is connected to a first power line () and a second n power line ) , and an absorber () with an inlet line () and an outlet line () passed-through by a medium , wherein the inlet line () , at its free end , comprises a first connecting element () , the outlet line () , at its free end , comprises a second connecting element () , at least ...

MULTIFUNCTION FLAT PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER

A multifunction flat plate heat exchanger including a heat exchanging flat plate, a spectrum selectivity absorption layer, a light transmissive layer, at least one heat-conductive structure, and at least one airflow driving device is provided. The heat exchanging flat plate has a first plate surface, a second plate surface and a pipe tunnel located between the first plate surface and the second plate surface. The spectrum selectivity absorption layer covers the first plate surface. The light transmissive layer covers the spectrum selectivity absorption layer, and the light transmissive layer and the first plate surface are respectively located at two opposite sides of the spectrum selectivity absorption layer. The heat-conductive structure is disposed on the second plate surface. The airflow driving device is disposed at one side of the heat exchanging flat plate and the heat-conductive structure. 1. A multifunction flat plate heat exchanger , comprising:a heat exchanging flat plate, having a first plate surface and a second plate surface opposite to each other, and a pipe tunnel located between the first plate surface and the second plate surface, the pipe tunnel is configured to allow a heat-conductive medium to flow therein;a spectrum selectivity absorption layer, covering the first plate surface;a light transmissive layer, covering the spectrum selectivity absorption layer, wherein the light transmissive layer and the first plate surface are respectively located at two opposite sides of the spectrum selectivity absorption layer;at least one heat-conductive structure, disposed on the second plate surface, the at least one heat-conductive structure defines at least one flow path with the second plate surface and has a plurality of first through holes communicated with the at least one flow path; andat least one airflow driving device, disposed at one side of the heat exchanging flat plate and the at least one heat-conductive structure, the at least one airflow ...

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 ENERGY SYSTEM

A solar panel () for heating a target fluid using incident solar radiation is described, the solar panel () includes: three major edges () arranged so that the solar panel () can be inscribed in a triangle with each major edge () of the panel () lying along at least a portion of a side of the triangle; a cavity for retaining the target fluid; and an inlet and an outlet for the target fluid, for exchanging the target fluid with adjacent solar panels (). 125-. (canceled)26. A solar energy system for heating a target fluid using incident solar radiation , the system comprising:a protective upper layer;a target fluid layer comprising the target fluid;a light transmissive inter-fluidic dividing layer;a working fluid layer comprising a working fluid; anda lower retaining layer.27. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the inter-fluidic dividing layer is transparent.28. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the inter-fluidic dividing layer is translucent or transmits light in a diffusive manner.29. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the inter-fluidic dividing layer is transmissive to light in both the infrared and visible parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.30. The system according to claim 26 , wherein both the target fluid and the working fluid are liquid.31. The system according to claim 26 , further comprising at least one of a pump or a siphon for circulating the target fluid through the target fluid layer of the system.32. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the target fluid and the working fluid are arranged such that incoming solar radiation passes through the target fluid prior to passing into the working fluid.33. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the target fluid comprises at least one of oil or water.34. (canceled)35. The system according to claim 26 , wherein the working fluid comprises a colloid comprising a dispersed phase of nanoparticles.36. The system according to claim 35 , where the nanoparticles comprise carbon ...

Systems for Solar Thermal Heat Transfer

A solar thermal system is provided. The system comprises at least one solar thermal collector for heating a heat transfer fluid (HTF); and at least one conduit for transporting the HTF into and out of the at least one solar thermal collector; wherein said at least one conduit is of a foam or plastics material. 1. A solar thermal system , comprising:at least one solar thermal collector for heating a heat transfer fluid (HTF); andat least one conduit for transporting the HTF into and out of the at least one solar thermal collector; wherein said at least one conduit is of a polymeric foam material.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising multiple solar thermal collectors arranged in series claim 1 , and a mechanism for regulating a pressure at which the HTF is fed into each of the multiple solar thermal.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said mechanism comprises a flow-restricting structure.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said flow-restricting structure comprises a flow control mechanism to control intake of HTF via an inlet associated with each collector.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein said flow-restricting structure is defined by a reduction in cross-sectional area of a conduit.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a network of conduits configured to connect in series at least one segment loop each comprising a set of N solar thermal collectors.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each conduit is selected from the group consisting of a circular claim 1 , rectangular claim 1 , and a triangular shape.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising mechanism for preventing thermal stagnation in the at least one solar thermal collector to drive air flow through the collector during a stagnation event.9. The system of claim 6 , wherein said mechanism comprises at least one inlet and outlet fabricated in a body of the solar thermal collector to support ventilation.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein said mechanism further comprises an active valve.11. The system of ...

Solar thermal collector

A solar thermal collector ( 200 ) includes an absorber ( 210 ) for absorbing solar radiation, the absorber including a heat transport channel for a heat transport fluid, a collector frame ( 220 ) for covering the absorber, the frame including an access hole and an exit hole, and hydraulic connection tubes ( 230, 232 ) for connecting the heat transport channel and the other heat transport channels through the access and exit holes. The tubes are installed at least partly inside the collector and at least one of the tubes includes a flexible part inside the collector.

BLADED SOLAR THERMAL RECEIVERS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER

A bladed solar thermal receiver for absorbing concentrated sunlight is disclosed. The receiver includes a plurality of panels arranged in a bladed configuration for absorbing sunlight. The bladed configurations can be radial or planar. The receiver design increases the effective solar absorptance and efficiency by providing a light trap for the incident solar radiation while reducing heat losses from radiation and convection. 1. A solar receiver , comprising:a flat, support panel having a vertical and a horizontal axis; anda plurality of solar receiver panels attached to and extending from the flat, support panel; a first fluid header;', 'a second fluid header; and', 'a plurality of tubes fluidly connecting the first and second fluid headers., 'wherein at least one solar receiver panel of the plurality of solar receiver panels comprises2. The solar receiver of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of solar receiver panels is vertically attached to the flat claim 1 , support panel.3. The solar receiver of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of solar receiver panels is horizontally attached to the flat claim 1 , support panel.4. The solar receiver of claim 1 , wherein at least one solar receiver panel of the plurality of solar receiver panels is pivotally attached to the flat claim 1 , support panel.5. The solar receiver of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of solar receiver panels extend horizontally or perpendicular from or to the vertical axis.6. The solar receiver of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of solar receiver panels extends vertically or parallel from or to the vertical axis.7. The solar receiver of claim 5 , wherein the at least of the one or more of the plurality of solar receiver panels can pivot with respect to the horizontal axis.8. The solar receiver of claim 6 , wherein the at least one of the one or more of the plurality of solar receiver panels can pivot vertically with respect to the vertical axis.9. The solar receiver of claim ...

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 ...

SOLAR PANEL WITH A COOLING DEVICE

The invention provides a solar panel with a cooling device, comprising a solar panel with a substrate, a plurality of solar cells arranged on the substrate; a regenerative tank is stored with a Phase Change Material (PCM) inside; a pulsed heat pipe having a plurality of first bending section on one end of the pulsed heat pipe, and an extended section on the corresponding other end of the pulsed heat pipe to surround a plurality of second bending section; and a part of the extended section of the pulsed heat pipe is connected to the substrate of the solar panel, while the first bending section on the relative end of the extended section is extended into the regenerative tank and contacted with the phase change material. When the reduction of the temperature of the solar panel be achieved so that the efficiency of converting solar energy to electrical energy can be upgraded. 1. A solar panel with a cooling device , comprising:a solar panel with a substrate, a plurality of solar cells arranged on the substrate;a regenerative tank is stored with a Phase Change Material (PCM) inside;a pulsed heat pipe, bent into a plurality of heat transfer section arranged at intervals, comprising a plurality of first bending section on one end of the pulsed heat pipe, and an extended section on the corresponding other end of the pulsed heat pipe to surround a plurality of second bending section; anda part of the extended section of the pulsed heat pipe is connected to the substrate of the solar panel, while the first bending section on the relative end of the extended section is extended into the regenerative tank and contacted with the phase change material.2. The solar panel with the cooling device according to claim 1 , wherein the pulsed heat pipe is filled with a working liquid.3. The solar panel with the cooling device according to claim 2 , wherein the working liquid is water.4. The solar panel with the cooling device according to claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer section ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID COLLECTOR SOLAR SYSTEM

A method for operating a hybrid collector solar system includes a heat transfer agent, which is present in a buffer accumulator, that passes via a pump into a thermal solar collector of the hybrid collector in order to heat the heat transfer agent. The pump is connected into a feed line that connects the buffer accumulator to the thermal solar collector. The hybrid collector solar system is partially filled with the heat transfer agent so that part of the hybrid collector solar system is not filled and so that the heat transfer agent is moved back and forth between the thermal solar collector and the buffer accumulator via the feed line depending on its temperature, thereby realizing an oscillating method of operation. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for operating a hybrid collector solar system , comprising:partially filling the hybrid collector solar system with a heat transfer agent so that part of the solar system is not filled;passing the heat transfer agent, which is present in a buffer accumulator, via a pump into a thermal solar collector to heat the heat transfer agent, the pump connected to a feed line that connects the buffer accumulator to the thermal solar collector; andmoving the heat transfer agent back and forth between the thermal solar collector and the buffer accumulator via the feed line depending on a temperature of the heat transfer agent to provide an oscillating method of operation.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the heat transfer agent in a first operating state is primarily located in the buffer accumulator and in a second operating state it is primarily located in the thermal solar collector.19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising pumping the heat transfer agent with the pump from the buffer accumulator to the thermal solar collector via the feed line.20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising transferring the heat transfer agent from the second operating state to the first operating state by emptying the thermal solar ...

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SOLAR COLLECTOR

The apparatus includes a table which defines a flat top surface . Two spaced apart, parallel tracks are mounted on top of the surface . A first positioning arrangement , is displaceably mounted on top of the tracks . When in use, a plurality of collector tubes can be arranged parallel to one another on top of the frame such that they extend along a displacement path of the tracks and are substantially perpendicular to tubes and 129-. (canceled)30. An apparatus for manufacturing a solar collector , the apparatus including:a first positioning arrangement which is configured to position an elongate first tube of a solar collector, in which first tube a row of spaced apart holes is defined along a length of the tube;a second positioning arrangement which is configured to position a plurality of elongate solar collector tubes to extend, in a spaced apart, parallel fashion, relative to each other in line with and away from the row of holes defined in the first tube; anda first heating arrangement which includes at least one heating member which is configured to heat respective first ends of the collector tubes which face the first tube, and parts of the first tube in which the holes are defined, simultaneously, when in use.31. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the apparatus includes a first displacement arrangement which is configured to allow the first ends of the collector tubes claim 30 , once heated claim 30 , to be displaced into the respective holes of the first tube claim 30 , in order to allow the heated first ends to fusion weld with the respective heated parts of the first tube in which the holes are defined.32. The apparatus of claim 31 , wherein the second positioning arrangement is configured to position the collector tubes in an orientation in which they extend substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first tube.33. The apparatus of claim 32 , wherein the first and/or second positioning arrangement(s) are configured to align the respective ...

Low cost high efficiency solar power plant

The present invention relates to a system and apparatus which is designed to use parabolic concentrator to focus sunlight onto a receiver which uses a coolant to carry the heat to the heat storage unit. The system comprises a primary loop comprising at least one solar array and at least one heat storage unit. The system further comprises a secondary loop operatively communicating with said primary loop. The solar array comprises plurality of reflector dish assemblies comprising reflector dish means whereby said dish means are arranged in close proximity to each other wherein said dish means being such that high sunlight concentration ratio is obtained for providing high conversion efficiency from heat to electricity.

Solar receiver and energy conversion apparatus

The disclosed invention relates to solar-thermal receiver tubes for heating high-temperature fluids such as molten salts and oils, such as those used in conjunction with trough reflectors or concentric concentrators. The disclosed invention utilizes fused silica receiver tube assemblies that provide optical absorption by way of optically-absorbing media that is imbedded within the thermal transfer fluid, preferably comprising inorganic “dyes” that comprise pulverized thin film coatings or dissolved materials that are specifically designed for maximizing optical absorption. Alternatively, the chemistry of the transfer fluid can be modified to increase optical absorption, or the optically absorbing media may comprise fine powders with density preferably similar to the thermal transfer fluid, such as fine graphite powder; or, in another preferred embodiment, absorbing means within the heat transfer fluid comprise a solid absorbing element disposed along the central axis of the receiver tube's interior.

Fluid-Cooled Blind Panels Configured to Generate Electricity and Heat

The present invention is an apparatus and method using solar insolation to heat fluid moving through panels, resulting in relatively hot fluid. A set of such panels might be installed in a window. Heat is removed from the hot fluid in a heat reservoir or heat sink, resulting in relatively cool fluid. In some embodiments, the hot fluid and the cool fluid are placed in thermal contact with opposite sides of a thermoelectric generator, thereby generating electricity. In some embodiments, photovoltaic cell modules are embedded in the panels, the fluid system improving the effectiveness of the cells. A given system might use either approach to generate electricity, or both. Heat from the heat reservoir might be used to heat a building. A thermoelectric system might be run in reverse at night.

Solar thermal collector system and method for flat roof constructions

Disclosed herein is a solar thermal collector system that is particularly configured for installation on a flat roof of a building. In accordance with aspects of a particular embodiment of the invention, the solar thermal collector system includes a solar thermal collector module having a glazing sheet at a top, exterior surface, and an absorber sheet within the module positioned below and spaced apart from the glazing sheet. At least the absorber sheet is fluidly connected to a fluid handling system, and carries a working fluid that is heated in the module by the sun and transfers such heat to equipment connected to the module by the fluid handling system. The module is preferably provided a thermally actuated valve that allows the working fluid to also flow through the glazing sheet, which results in self-regulation of the temperature of the module below a critical design temperature.

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 EVACUATED HEAT COLLECTING PANEL

The present invention relates to a solar evacuated heat collecting panel for collecting solar energy and more particularly, to a solar evacuated heat collecting panel having a heat absorbing plate and a heat medium circulating tube mounted therein so as to withstand external stress by means of a glass window structure and to minimize loss of solar energy collected therein. The present invention provides a solar evacuated heat collecting panel for collecting solar heat to obtain energy, the solar evacuated heat collecting panel comprising: a case made of glass or a metallic material; a glass window mounted on the upper portion of the case so as to form a space together with the case; a heat collecting portion comprising a heat collecting plate seated inside the case and the glass window and at least one heat medium circulating tube attached to the lower portion of the heat collecting plate by brazing welding and mounted so as to penetrate one side of the case; a side spacer made of a metallic material so as to connect a edge of the glass window and a edge of the case to each other; an inner spacer that penetrates the heat absorbing plate so as to support the case and the glass window at a predetermined interval; and an evacuating tube mounted on one side of the case so as to evacuate the interior of the panel. 1. A solar evacuated heat collecting panel which collects solar heat to obtain energy , the evacuated heat collecting panel comprising:a case made of glass or a metallic material;a glass window mounted on the upper portion of the case so as to form a space together with the case;a heat collecting portion including a glass window mounted on the upper portion of the case so as to form a space together with the case and one or more heat medium circulation tubes attached to the lower portion of the heat absorbing plate by brazing welding and mounted by penetrating one side of the case;a side space made of a metallic material to connect an edge of the glass window ...

Solar heat receiver and solar heat power generation device

A solar heat receiver includes a casing having an aperture, and a piping system provided in the casing and discharging a heat medium, which is sent from a fluid supply source, to a fluid supply destination after the heat medium is heated by the solar light. The piping system includes: heat receiver tubes that heat the heat medium flowing therein; an inlet header tube that distributes the heat medium, which is introduced from the fluid supply source, to each of the heat receiver tubes, and an outlet header tube that collects the heat medium passing through each of the heat receiver tubes, and leads the heat medium to the fluid supply destination. The inlet header tube and the outlet header tube have a larger inner diameter than each of the heat receiver tubes.

Solar water-heating system and panel thereof

A solar water-heating panel is provided, comprising a plurality of risers configured for utilizing solar radiation impinging thereon to heat a fluid therein. Each riser comprises a riser wall defining a fluid path for flow therethrough of the fluid. The panel further comprises one or more headers for facilitating delivery of the fluid between the panel and an external source of the fluid. The risers are parallely-arranged and separate from one another, and each comprises a longitudinal fin projecting sidewardly therefrom toward, and contacting, an adjacent riser.

Advance Hybrid Roof, Advanced Cool Roof, Advanced Solar Roof, Ready Roof

The advanced cool roof can make up the entire roof of a building or vehicle, or be integrated into a portion of said roofs. This invention utilizes and reduces the amount of solar radiation that enters a building or vehicle via the roof. This system consists of a water holding tank or plurality of tanks, thermal collectors, fire sprinkler heads and various glazing options. Said thermal collectors are contained between the rafters or trusses, and takes advantage of thermal syphoning to store energy in said tank or plurality of tanks. Additionally, this roof system can function as a fire suppression apparatus and a skylight apparatus that allows natural light into the structure, and may be integrated with LED lighting to illuminate said glazing and interior space. The exterior upper covering may consist of a glazing material like tempered glass coupled with additional roofing elements or standard upper covering assemblies.

EFFICIENT SOLAR FLAT PLATE HEAT ABSORPTION SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

The invention discloses an efficient solar flat plate heat absorption system, composed of a primary circulating pipe network, a secondary circulating pipe network and a control system, wherein the primary circulating pipe network is formed by communicating a pipeline in a pressure bearing water tank with a heat exchange tube I in a flat plate heat collector group through a pipeline I and a pipeline III, the secondary circulating pipe network is formed by communicating a pipe network at the bottom of a swimming pool with a heat exchange tube II in the flat plate heat collector group through a pipeline II and a pipeline IV, wherein thermometers are arranged at a water outlet of the heat exchange tube I, at the water outlet of the heat exchange tube II, in the swimming pool and in the pressure bearing water tank, and circulating pumps are arranged on the pipeline I and the pipeline II. The invention makes full use of the heat energy by using the two circulating pipe networks formed by the parallel double heat exchange tubes in the flat plate heat collector group to realize the automatic and constant-temperature heating of the water in a swimming pool and avoid the water temperature in the swimming pool fluctuating suddenly, meanwhile the redundant heat can be recycled, thereby making full use of energy, saving resources and having obvious social and economic benefits. 1. An efficient solar flat plate heat absorption system , wherein the system is composed of a primary circulating pipe network , a secondary circulating pipe network and a control system , the primary circulating pipe network is formed by communicating a pipeline in a pressure bearing water tank with a heat exchange tube I in a flat plate heat collector group through a pipeline I and a pipeline III , the secondary circulating pipe network is formed by communicating a pipe network at the bottom of a swimming pool with a heat exchange tube II in the flat plate heat collector group through a pipeline II and ...

Thin support structure for solar collectors

A thin support structure for solar collectors is provided. The support structure includes service lines, such as fluid lines and electrical signal lines, disposed within an interior cavity of the support structure. The movement and flexing of the service lines is accounted for by a pulley assembly having a rotating element, without the need for complex and expensive swivel joints and slip rings.

Thermal Insulating Apparatus and Uses Thereof

A thermal insulating apparatus for insulating a building envelope is provided. The thermal insulating apparatus may comprise at least one panel comprising one or more layers of insulating material, and at least one attachment site for joining the thermal insulating apparatus to at least one position of said building envelope. The thermal insulating apparatus may be operable between an open position allowing access to a wall opening, and a closed position in which at least one panel of the thermal insulating apparatus substantially covers and thermally insulates said wall opening. The thermal insulating apparatus may further comprise at least one solar thermal energy collector unit for collecting heat from solar thermal energy from sunlight, and the collected heat may be used for heating a structure such as a home or garage.

Solar thermal collector system and method for pitched roof constructions

Disclosed herein is a solar thermal collector system that is particularly configured for installation on a pitched roof of a building. In accordance with aspects of a particular embodiment of the invention, the solar thermal collector system includes a solar thermal collector module having a glazing sheet at a top, exterior surface, and an absorber sheet within the module positioned below and spaced apart from the glazing sheet. At least the absorber sheet is fluidly connected to a fluid handling system, and carries a working fluid that is heated in the module by the sun and transfers such heat to thermal storage modules by the fluid handling system. The solar thermal collector module is preferably provided a thermally actuated valve that allows the working fluid to also flow through the glazing sheet, which results in self-regulation of the temperature of the module below a critical design temperature.

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 receiver configuration

A solar receiver configuration (receiver) adapted to include a plurality of receiver heat transfer passes. Each pass includes a plurality of panels. Further, each panel includes a plurality of tubes, tangentially arranged, vertically extending between horizontally placed lower and upper headers. The headers, which are pipe assemblies with closed ends, of adjacent panels are horizontally and vertically offset one to another to form a substantially continuous tube surface. Such continuous tube surface enables solar heating of the fluid flow therefrom in at least a parallel flow arrangement and a serpentine flow arrangement.

Methods and functional elements for enhanced thermal management of predominantly enclosed spaces

In some instances no conventional heating of cooling is required at all, whereas in other instances the expenditure of external energy for conventional heating or cooling is reduced. In some instances the invention enables the reduction of the time to reach desired temperatures inside such buildings, habitats, or other predominantly enclosed spaces.

COAXIAL TUBE SOLAR HEATER WITH NIGHTTIME COOLING AND CUT-OFF VALVE

A solar heating system comprising: at least one collector array panel adapted for being located on a sloping roof of a building, the collector array panel including at least one thermosyphon heating tube; a liquid source adapted for supplying liquid to said heating tube of said collector array panel; and a cut-off valve coupled both to: a mains supply for receiving liquid therefrom; and said liquid source for automatically blocking liquid received by said cut-off valve from said mains supply from filling said heating tube of said collector array panel whenever such filling could damage said collector array panel, wherein said cut-off valve operates automatically responsive to light and/or temperature for blocking filling of said heating tube of said collector array panel whenever such filling could damage said collector array panel. 120. A solar heating system () comprising:{'b': 32', '36', '24', '26', '32', '36', '52, 'a. at least one collector array panel (, ) adapted for being located a sloping roof () of a building (), the collector array panel (, ) including at least one thermosyphon heating tube ();'}{'b': 52', '32', '36, 'b. a liquid source adapted for supplying liquid to said heating tube () of said collector array panel (, ); and'}{'b': '76', 'claim-text': [{'b': '84', 'i. a mains supply () for receiving liquid therefrom; and'}, {'b': 76', '84', '52', '32', '36', '32', '36, 'ii. said liquid source for automatically blocking liquid received by said cut-off valve () from said mains supply () from filling said heating tube () of said collector array panel (, ) whenever such filling could damage said collector array panel (, ).'}], 'c. a cut-off valve () coupled both to2206676523236. The solar heating system () of wherein said liquid source includes a chamber () that upon receiving liquid via said cut-off valve () supplies liquid by gravity to said heating tube () of said collector array panel ( claim 1 , ).320765232363236. The solar heating system () of ...

JOINT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE FLUID

A joint for systems for transporting a high temperature heat-transfer fluid is provided. The joint includes a fixed conduit, a first sealing ring joined to the fixed conduit, a rotatable conduit in abutment with the sealing ring, and an outer casing delimiting a chamber. A contact region between the rotatable conduit and the first sealing ring is arranged in the chamber. The outer casing is sealingly engaged with the rotatable conduit by a second sealing ring and with the fixed conduit. 110-. (canceled)11. A joint for systems for transporting a high temperature heat transfer fluid , the joint comprising:a fixed conduit comprising a fixed tubular element having extension along a rectilinear axis between an outer end and an opposing inner end;a first sealing ring joined to the fixed conduit;a rotatable conduit permanently in contact with the first sealing ring; andan outer casing that delimits a chamber from which the fixed conduit and the rotatable conduit extend, wherein a contact region is arranged between the rotatable conduit and the first sealing ring;wherein the outer casing is sealingly engaged with the rotatable conduit by a second sealing ring and with the fixed conduit,wherein the first sealing ring is permanently pressed in contact with the rotatable conduit,wherein the fixed conduit comprises an axially elastically deformable elastic conduit, coaxial to the fixed tubular element and made as a metallic bellows,wherein the outer casing comprises an annular outlet wall, through which the rotatable conduit passes, and the second sealing ring is permanently axially compressed against the outlet wall and radially compressed against the rotatable conduit, andwherein the joint further comprises a stuffing box device operating on the second sealing ring.12. The joint of claim 11 , wherein the outer casing comprises at least one of casing components or flanges claim 11 , sealingly connected to each other by static gaskets.13. The joint of claim 11 , wherein the ...

Themal Cell Panel System for Heating and Cooling and Associated Methods

A thermal cell panel system for heating and cooling using a refrigerant includes a plurality of solar thermal cell chambers, and a piping network for a flow of the refrigerant through the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers. In addition, the system includes a compressor having a motor coupled to a variable frequency drive (“VFD”), where the compressor is coupled to the piping network upstream of the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers and the VFD is configured to adjust a speed of the motor in response to the pressure of the refrigerant within the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers. The piping network includes an inlet manifold coupled to the inlet of each solar thermal cell chamber, and an outlet manifold coupled to the outlet of each solar thermal cell chamber. 1. A thermal cell panel system for heating and cooling using a refrigerant , the system comprising:a plurality of solar thermal cell chambers;a piping network for a flow of the refrigerant through the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers, the piping network having an inlet and outlet to each solar thermal cell chamber; anda compressor having a motor coupled to a variable frequency drive (“VFD”), the compressor coupled to the piping network upstream of the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers and the VFD configured to adjust a speed of the motor in response to the pressure of the refrigerant within the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers.2. The thermal cell panel system for heating and cooling using a refrigerant of claim 1 , wherein the piping network comprises:an inlet manifold coupled to the inlet of each solar thermal cell chamber;an outlet manifold coupled to the outlet of each solar thermal cell chamber; anda bypass in fluid communication with the inlet manifold and outlet manifold, the bypass configured to direct a fluid flow from the inlet manifold to the outlet manifold to bypass the plurality of solar thermal cell chambers.3. The thermal cell panel system for heating ...

Advanced hybrid tank, Advanced PV cooling panel, Advanced thermal focusing panel

The advanced hybrid tank is a multifunctional tank with a shape that makes for easy construction and assembly while maximizing the ability of thermal syphoning. This invention can store an inlet liquid and thermal energy from a thermal collector, for outlet usage in multiple applications. The tank typically has a coupling side and a thermal syphoning side which together allows for coupling with an advanced PV cooling panel, an advanced thermal focusing panel, or a roof structure. 1. I claim an advanced hybrid tank , an apparatus for containing a liquid and with the tank having a shape to both maximize thermal syphoning and allow coupling with a support structure and an upper covering , comprising;a tank shell to define a liquid type chamber;a base side;a thermal syphon side;a coupling side;an inlet and outlet connection or plurality of connections;with the thermal syphon side having an inlet connection or plurality of inlet connections;with the coupling side having a desired pitch between 10 degrees and 75 degree below horizontally level;with the thermal syphon side being approximately perpendicular to the coupling side;and consisting of glass, ceramic, plastic, metal, cast metal, a metal sheeting such as copper, or any combination thereof.2. I claim an advanced PV cooling panel , an apparatus for thermal transfer with photovoltaic cells and coupling with a liquid tank , wherein the panel is assembled with a pipe or plurality of pipes embedded , with photovoltaic cells embedded or applied , and a method of making the advanced PV cooling panel , comprising;a panel;a pipe or plurality of pipes;a photovoltaic cell or plurality of photovoltaic cells;with said panel consisting of metal, plastic, glass, or any combination thereof;with said pipe or plurality of pipes aligned linearly and embedded with the panel;with said pipe or plurality of pipes consisting of metal, plastic, glass, or any combination thereof;and the method of producing the panel with plumbing and ...

solar collector

Sonnenkollektor (10), umfassend zumindest einen Absorber, wenigstens ein Wärmetauscherrohr bzw. Wärmetauscherelement mit in den Kollektor hinein bzw. aus diesem heraus führenden Zu- bzw. Ablaufrohren (14, 16, 18) bzw. Zu/Ableitungen, und eine größtenteils transparente, flache Abdeckung (30), die den tragenden Bestandteil des Kollektors (10) bildet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kollektor (10) weitgehend nur aus der größtenteils transparenten Abdeckung (30), einem Absorber (40) und wenigstens einem Wärmetauscherrohr gebildet ist, wobei der Absorber (40) in einem vorgegebenen Abstand mit der Abdeckung (30) verbunden ist. solar panel (10), comprising at least one absorber, at least one heat exchanger tube or heat exchanger element into or out of the collector Inlet and outlet pipes (14, 16, 18) or Zu / discharge lines, and a mostly transparent, flat cover (30), which is the main component of the collector (10), characterized in that the collector (10) is largely only from the majority transparent cover (30), an absorber (40) and at least a heat exchanger tube is formed, wherein the absorber (40) at a predetermined distance is connected to the cover (30).

Solar collector for mounting on a building roof comprises a transparent cover forming a supporting component of the collector

Solar collector (10) comprises a transparent cover (30) forming a supporting component of the collector. An independent claim is also included for a solar collector arrangement consisting of a number of solar collectors.

Solar collector arrangement

Disposicion de colectores solares (12) compuesta de una estructura que puede disponerse sobre un tejado, en laque esta dispuesta una pluralidad de colectores solares, en donde cada uno de los colectores solares (10)comprende, at menos, un absorbedor, at menos un tubo intercambiador de calor o elemento intercambiador decalor con tubos de alimentacion o desagüe (14, 16, 18) o conductos de alimentacion o desague que conducenhacia el colector solar (10) o fuera de este, y una cubierta (30) en su mayor parte transparente y sustancialmenteplana, que forma al menos una parte integrante que comparte la carga del colector solar (10), caracterizada por elhecho de que la cubierta (30) en su mayor parte transparente forma practicamente la única parte de soporte delcolector solar (10), en donde se proporciona una semla (34, 36) de la cubierta en su mayor parte transparente(30) que sobresale de la superficie del absorbedor en todos los lados del colector solar (10), que esta formada paracubrir los conductos de alimentaciOn o desague (14, 16, 18) de al nnenos un colector solar (10) dispuesto debajo oal lado y/o para cubrir los tubos de conexión (14, 16, 18) entre dos colectores solares (10) dispuestos debajo o allado. Arrangement of solar collectors (12) composed of a structure that can be arranged on a roof, in which a plurality of solar collectors is arranged, wherein each of the solar collectors (10) comprises, at least, an absorber, at least one heat exchanger tube or heat exchanger element with feed or drain pipes (14, 16, 18) or feed or drain pipes that lead to or from the solar collector (10) and a cover (30) for the most part transparent and substantially flat, which forms at least one integral part that shares the load of the solar collector (10), characterized by the fact that the mostly transparent cover (30) practically forms the only supporting part of the solar collector (10), where a half (34, 36) of the mostly transparent cover (30) protruding from the surface of ...

Solar collector assembly

Solar collector assembly

Solar collector (10) comprises a transparent cover (30) forming a supporting component of the collector. An independent claim is also included for a solar collector arrangement consisting of a number of solar collectors.

Coletor solar

Solar Collector

Canopy, balcony or terrace, sun and privacy cover or roof cover as solar prefabricated module

Vordach als Fertigmodul oder konventionell aus Fertigteilen, als Hausanbau errichtet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weitgehend oder vollständig aus einem Solarkollektor besteht. canopy as prefabricated module or conventionally from prefabricated parts, as house cultivation built, characterized in that it is largely or completely consists of a solar collector.

TILE

Arrangement for attaching solar modules has multiple T-slots in side of bearer profile on which solar module is to be mounted; T-slot accepts shaft of attachment arrangement

The arrangement has multiple T-slots (3) in the side of a bearer profile (1) on which the solar module (2) is to be mounted. A T-slot accepts the shaft of an attachment element (5). After assembly a latching or clamping connection exists between the attachment element and the bearer profile. The attachment element engages over the edge of the solar module resting on the bearer profile and presses the module onto the profile.

Sonnenkollektor

Roof plate, in particular roof tile of metal and / or plastic

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Dachplatte, insbesondere Dachpfanne aus Metall oder/und Kunststoff mit einer in bestimmungsgemäßer Anbringung auf einem Dach außen liegenden Oberseite (20) und einer zu einem Dachstuhl hin gewandten Unterseite (22). Erfindungsgemäß wird vorgeschlagen, dass zwischen der Oberseite (20) und der Unterseite (22) wenigstens ein in der Dachplatte (10-1, 10-2) integral ausgebildeter Hohlraum (24) ausgebildet ist, der als Kanal für die Durchleitung eines Wärmetauscherfluids in der Dachplatte (10-1, 10-2) dient. The present invention relates to a roof panel, in particular a roof tile made of metal and / or plastic, with an upper side (20), which is attached to the roof as intended, and an underside (22) facing a roof structure. According to the invention it is proposed that between the top (20) and the bottom (22) at least one in the roof plate (10-1, 10-2) integrally formed cavity (24) is formed, which as a channel for the passage of a heat exchanger fluid in the Roof plate (10-1, 10-2) is used.

Solar heating shingle and roof structure comprising it

Patent DE3818955C2

Solar collector

Solar collector

Solar collector (10) comprises a transparent cover (30) forming a supporting component of the collector. An independent claim is also included for a solar collector arrangement consisting of a number of solar collectors.

Solar Collector

Solar collector (10) comprises a transparent cover (30) forming a supporting component of the collector. An independent claim is also included for a solar collector arrangement consisting of a number of solar collectors.

Solar collector

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Solarkollektor (10), umfassend zumindest einen Absorber, wenigstens ein Wärmetauscherrohr bzw. Wärmetauscherelement mit in den Kollektor hinein bzw. aus diesem heraus führenden Zu- bzw. Ablaufrohren (14, 16, 18) bzw. Zu-/Ableitungen, und eine größtenteils transparente, im Wesentlichen flache Abdeckung (30), die einen zumindest mittragenden Bestandteil des Kollektors (10) bildet. Die größtenteils transparente Abdeckung (30) bildet den stabilisierenden Teil des Kollektors (10). The invention relates to a solar collector (10), comprising at least one absorber, at least one heat exchanger tube or heat exchanger element with inlet and outlet pipes leading into or out of the collector (14, 16, 18) or feeds and discharges, and a substantially transparent, substantially flat cover (30) forming an at least supporting part of the collector (10). The largely transparent cover (30) forms the stabilizing part of the collector (10). Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin eine Solarkollektoranordnung (12), zusammengesetzt aus einer auf einem Dach angeordneten Rahmenkonstruktion, auf der eine Mehrzahl von Solarkollektoren (10) angeordnet ist. The invention further relates to a solar collector arrangement (12) composed of a frame structure arranged on a roof, on which a plurality of solar collectors (10) is arranged.

Solar collector assembley

Solar collector

Solar collector

Solar collector

Solar collector devices

Solar collector

Solar collector element

Solar heating system collector - has structural member shaped for interlocking and fitting glass sheets

The solar heating system with heat collectors constructed as structural members for e.g. on roof, as in the main patent, employs units which may be in the form of tubes with flat members extending from them with ends shaped to interconnect with others by snap action. In cross section a member may have a base, slotted to receive a sheet of glass, and an upright stem suitably enlarged at the top to increase its strength. Onto the top of this, an adaptor block may be fitted, having slots for further glass sheets. The members may be poor conductivity material such as asbestos cement or plastics with its surface covered by a high conductivity coating or adhesively attached metal foil.

SOLAR PANEL

Solar collector

Flat plate solar collector module

Disclosed is an improved flat plate solar collector module for use in a solar energy utilization system. Each collector has a housing with an evacuated chamber defined therein. A transparent planar wall forms one side of the chamber and a radiant energy absorber with flow passages therein is supported within the chamber thermally insulated from the housing. Heat exchanger flow conduits extend from the absorber and through the housing without contacting the walls of the housing to allow circulation of heat exchange fluid through the absorber with minimal conduction heat losses.

Flat plate solar collector module

Disclosed is an improved flat plate solar collector module for use in a solar energy utilization system. Each collector has a housing with an evacuated chamber defined therein. A transparent planar wall forms one side of the chamber and a radiant energy absorber with flow passages therein is supported within the chamber thermally insulated from the housing. Heat exchanger flow conduits extend from the absorber and through the housing without contacting the walls of the housing to allow circulation of heat exchange fluid through the absorber with minimal conduction heat losses.

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 panel with exchanger tubes - is fitted below glass pane in metal framed insulated case

The solar panel consists of a number of parallel tubes (8) equally spaced across the panel. The tubes are located by the metal spacers (6) and covered with the radiator fins (7). The fins are held in place by the side frame (4). The frame is located in the main casing (1) fitted with I-section location grooves. The glass pane (2) is held by a rubber seal (17) under the strip (16). Insulation material (5) is placed under the panel. The sealing strips (9,11) are mounted on either side of the exchanger.

ABSORPTION SYSTEM FOR SOLAR ENERGY

Solar collector pipe

An improved solar collector pipe that directly conveys fluid to be heated and collects and transfers solar energy efficiently and directly to the internal fluid, thereby maximizing both the amount of energy transmitted to the internal fluid and the peak temperature attainable by that fluid. The solar collector pipe includes a transparent portion for admitting solar energy into the solar collector pipe. Internal to the solar collector pipe is an absorbing portion for absorbing solar energy. A conduit portion is also included and comprises a reflecting surface thereon for reflecting solar energy received through the transparent portion onto the absorbing portion. In embodiments of the invention, the transparent portion, the conduit portion, and the absorbing portion together define at least one fluid passageway for conveying the fluid. In other embodiments of the invention, an internal conduit defines a fluid passageway for conveying the fluid. The internal conduit may be supported within the solar collector pipe and supported by heat-absorbing portions, or may be placed between two solar collector pipe sections to form a single solar collector pipe with an internal conduit extending therethrough.

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.

SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR

Area heater element, method for producing same and tool

The element (10) has a support plate (11) at which a piping system (13) is defined with the help of transfer of heat metal sheets (14a-14f), and an input terminal (15) and an output terminal (16). The input terminal and the output terminal are provided with a connection pipe portion (17) with a cross-section connection (18). A set of parallel switched spacer branches (19a-19c) is arranged with rectilinearly trained line sections (20a-20f). Each line section is arranged along a common flow direction (22) and has a pipe cross-section (24) that is smaller than connection cross-section. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for manufacturing a surface heat exchange element (2) a tool for manufacturing a surface heat exchange element.

Solar collector for heating a heat carrier

Es wird ein Solarkollektor (1) zur Erwärmung eines Wärmeträgers (4) mit einem Absorber (3) gezeigt, wobei der Absorber (3) ein Absorberelement (5), insbesondere Absorberblech, ein, durch Umformen, insbesondere Tiefziehen, profiliertes Wannenblech (6) aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung, mindestens einen sich zwischen Absorberelement (5) und Profilierung (7) des Wannenblechs (6) ausbildenden Kanal (8) zur Führung des Wärmeträgers (4) und wenigstens zwei Anschlussstutzen (9, 10) aufweist, die an den Kanal (8), insbesondere stoffschlüssig, angeschlossen einen Zu- und Ablauf (11, 12) für den Wärmeträger (4) ausbilden. Um einen konstruktiv einfachen und dennoch standfesten Solarkollektor (1) zu schaffen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Profilierung (7) am Kanalboden (13) eine in eine Wannenöffnung (14) auslaufende Wannenvertiefung (15) ausbildet, an die der Flansch (16) des jeweiligen, die Wannenöffnung (14) durchgreifenden Anschlussstutzens (9, 10) angeschlossen ist. A solar collector (1) for heating a heat carrier (4) with an absorber (3) is shown, wherein the absorber (3) is an absorber element (5), in particular absorber plate, a profiled tub plate (6) by forming, in particular deep-drawing. of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, at least one between the absorber element (5) and profiling (7) of the tub plate (6) forming channel (8) for guiding the heat carrier (4) and at least two connecting pieces (9, 10), which at the Channel (8), in particular cohesively, connected to an inlet and outlet (11, 12) for the heat transfer medium (4) form. In order to create a structurally simple and yet stable solar collector (1), it is proposed that the profiling (7) on the channel bottom (13) forms a trough recess (15) which runs into a trough opening (14) and against which the flange (16) of the trough respective, the tub opening (14) by cross-connecting piece (9, 10) is connected.

Solar collector assembly

Solarkollektoranordnung (10) mit mindestens drei zueinander parallel angeordneten Scheibenelementen, wobei ein erstes Scheibenelement (12) und ein zweites Scheibenelement (14) einen ersten nach außen mediendicht abgedichteten Zwischenraum (18) begrenzen, wobei das zweite Scheibenelement (14) und ein drittes Scheibenelement (16) einen nach außen mediendicht abgedichteten zweiten Zwischenraum (20) begrenzen, wobei in dem ersten Zwischenraum ein Absorber (22) angeordnet ist, welcher mit einem wärmeaufnehmenden Fluid durchströmbar oder durchströmt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für einen Gasdruckausgleich zwischen dem ersten Zwischenraum (18) und dem zweiten Zwischenraum (20) das zweite Scheibenelement (14) genau eine in einem Randbereich (40, 42) des zweiten Scheibenelements (14) angeordnete Aussparung (52) in Form einer Bohrung (54) zur einzigen Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Zwischenraum (18) und dem zweiten Zwischenraum (20) aufweist. Solar collector arrangement (10) with at least three disk elements arranged parallel to one another, wherein a first disk element (12) and a second disk element (14) delimit a first media-sealed intermediate space (18), wherein the second disk element (14) and a third disk element (14) 16) define a second intermediate space (20) which is sealed from the outside in a media-tight manner, wherein an absorber (22) is arranged in the first intermediate space, through which a heat-absorbing fluid can flow or flow, characterized in that for gas pressure equalization between the first intermediate space (18 ) and the second intermediate space (20), the second disc element (14) exactly one in an edge region (40, 42) of the second disc member (14) arranged recess (52) in the form of a bore (54) to the single connection between the first space ( 18) and the second gap (20).

Solar collector

A solar collector (8) consists of extruded hollow metal sections (1) in two layers (2, 3) joined together by parallel longitudinal webs (4), in which the open ends of the hollow sections (1) are connected together in such a way that the heat carrier flows sinuously through said sections (1).

Roof designed as a solar collector

Solar cell ensuring absolute sealing of collector - has rear face fluid connections and insulation forming closed unit

A protective glass covers the coated surface of a plate having a layer of absorbent material and canals for the passage of a fluid, to which there are external connections, forming a solar cell. The other side of the absorbent plate is covered by a layer of insulating material. The absorbent plate together with at least one glass cover plate positioned some distance from it, is assembled in an interrupted, closed frame of 'U'-section, to form a separate part of a cell unit. On the rear face of the absorbent plate, outside the zone of the frame, there are two connections. The heat insulation of the rear face is effected by a plate of insulating material which forms a second separate part of the solar cell. The design avoids inefficiency or expensive sealing arrangements. The sealing of the radiation collecting part of the cell is absolute.

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.

Method for producing semi-finished good for a solar collector

Solarkollektor, Verbund-System und Solaranlage

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Solarkollektor zum Umwandeln elektromagnetischer Strahlungsenergie in Wärmeenergie, wobei der Solarkollektor als ein Flach- oder ein Rohrkollektor mit oder ohne einer Strahlen-Fokussiereinrichtung ausgebildet ist, aufweisend einen Strahlungs-Absorber mit zuführender und abführender Wärmeleitung/en (600/3) mit Wärmeleitungsanschlüssen, wobei der Strahlungs-Absorber in einem evakuierten Hohlraum (121) einer strahlungsdurchlässigen Außenhülle (106, 107, 122/1a) beabstandet angeordnet ist, und der Hohlraum durch wenigstens eine frontseitige und eine rückseitige Wandungen (106, 107, 601) oder durch eine umschließende Wandung (122/1a) der Außenhülle (122/1a) und durch den Strahlungs-Absorber (600, 600/1, 122/2a) selbst gebildet ist. Es ist vorgesehen, dass der/die Wärmeleitungsanschluss/e (600/31, 600/32) der Wärmeleitung/en (600/3) des Strahlungs-Absorbers und die Wandungen (106, 107, 122/1b, 601) der Außenhülle voneinander beabstandet sind, sodass sie keinen konduktiven Kontakt zueinander aufweisen und wenigstens eine Wandung wenigstens einen eigenen, gasdicht anschließbaren Außenhüllen-Anschluss (601/1, 601/2, 122/1b) aufweist, der wenigstens einen Wärmeleitungsanschluss (600/31, 600/32) der Wärmeleitung/en (600/3, 122/2b) des Strahlungs-Absorbers (600/1, 122/2b) beabstandet umschließt.

Heat transfer panel

A heat transfer panel is disclosed which can be used as a solar energy collector or as a heat rejecting and absorbing panel. The heat transfer panel employs a thin, flexible membrane mounted to the panel in a distorted condition to define, in part, a plurality of fluid channels. The membrane may take the form of a sealed envelope having inlet and collection means communicating fluid to and from the envelope or may simply be a single membrane. Preferably the membrane is mounted over and distorted against a support surface having side-by-side recesses formed therein. Several apparatus for distorting the membrane against the support surface to form fluid channels are disclosed, as are apparatus for incorporating the panel as an integral building element of a structure. The heat transfer panel is further formed for operation as a contained but low pressure fluid heat transfer system.

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 ...

Solar panel

Solar absorber, process for its preparation and its use

Solarabsorber (1) gemäß 1, umfassend – eine transparente oder opake Schaumglasplatte (2) mit einer der Sonne zugewandten und, einer der Sonne abgewandten, horizontalen Oberfläche (2') und (2'') und einer umlaufenden, vertikalen Seitenfläche (2'''), – eine Kanalstruktur (3) für ein Wärmetauschermedium in (2'), – eine die Wandungen von (3) und die restliche Oberfläche (2') bedeckende Beschichtung (4), – eine (3) und (2') bedeckende transparente Abdeckplatte (5) sowie – einen (2''') sowie (5) umlaufenden Rahmen (6), wobei (4) gegenüber dem Wärmetauschermedium undurchlässig und chemisch stabil ist und mindestens ein optisch transparentes und/oder opakes, festes, aus Glas, Metallen, metallorganischen Polymeren, thermoplastischen Polymeren und/oder duroplastischen Polymeren ausgewähltes Material enthält, wobei im Falle von Glas (3), (4) und (5) in der Form mindestens eines separaten, zusammenhängenden Glasbauteils (3, 4, 5) ausgebildet sind; Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung und seine Verwendung. Solar absorber (1) according to 1, comprising - a transparent or opaque foam glass plate (2) with a facing the sun and, facing away from the sun, horizontal surface (2 ') and (2' ') and a circumferential, vertical side surface (2' ''), - a channel structure (3) for a heat exchange medium in (2 '), - a coating (4) covering the walls of (3) and the remaining surface (2'), - (3) and (2 ' ) covering a transparent cover plate (5) and - a (2 '' ') and (5) surrounding frame (6), wherein (4) opposite the heat exchange medium is impermeable and chemically stable and at least one optically transparent and / or opaque, solid, glass, metals, organometallic polymers, thermoplastic polymers and / or thermosetting polymers, wherein in the case of glass (3), (4) and (5) in the form of at least one separate, continuous glass component (3, 4, 5 ) are formed; Process for its preparation and its use.

Panel element for roofs and other sun-exposed surfaces to gain the radiant solar energy

Flat solar energy collector - with boron silicate cellular glass as frame for heat transfer channels

Each collector element is made from a block of cellular glass (20) with a recess (21) on its surface for a system of channels (22) for a heat transfer medium. An absorber plate (24) with evacuated channels (28) is covered by pane (26) which is permeable to radiation. Pref. the cellular glass is a boro-silicate glass.

SOLAR FLAT COLLECTOR

ROOF OR WALL PART WITH HEAT EXCHANGER.

Solar heating module - with carrier element for transparent panes and heat recovery panels enclosing tubes for heating medium

Module for a solar heating plant consists of panels which form a heat recovery surface and are conductive with pipes carrying a heat exchange medium. Carrier elements joint the ends of the panels and support transparent panes at a distance from the panels. Modules have enough static strength to form a roof of a complete building. They can be produced at reasonable cost.