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19-12-2018 дата публикации

Тепличный комплекс с системой комбинированного теплоснабжения

Номер: RU0000185808U1
Автор: Аммосов Дмитрий Николаевич, Слободчиков Егор Гаврильевич, Стручкова Марфа Дмитриевна
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Теплокомфорт", Федеральное государственное автономное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Северо-Восточный федеральный университет имени М.К.Аммосова"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам преобразования солнечной энергии в тепловую, в частности к системам солнечного теплоснабжения тепличных комплексов и других объектов, в которых требуется обогрев и/или горячее водоснабжение. Тепличный комплекс с системой комбинированного теплоснабжения, состоящей из контуров обогрева и отопления, причем контур обогрева (I) включает солнечный коллектор, подключенный к баку-аккумулятору через теплообменник, а контур отопления (II) - приемник тепловой энергии, подсоединенный к баку-аккумулятору, отличающийся тем, что бак-аккумулятор 2 дополнительно снабжен теплоэлектронагревателем 7, при этом коллектор 1, бак-аккумулятор 2, приемник тепловой энергии снабжены датчиками температуры, подключенные к автоматическому контроллеру 5, осуществляющему контроль и управление заданными параметрами теплоснабжения в контурах и источниками энергообеспечения. Кроме того, электрооборудование всей системы подключено к установке автономного источника энергообеспечения 8. При использовании настоящей полезной модели достигается снижение энергетических и материальных затрат на отопление сооружений за счет повышения эффективности использования солнечных лучей и тепловой энергии атмосферы путем автоматизации и автономности работы отопительной системы и в целом совершенствования функционирования тепличных комплексов, в том числе в условиях относительно холодных периодов, позволяя продлевать сезон урожайности в теплицах. 2 ил. И 1 185808 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 185 808” 94 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ МЕЭК Восстановление действия патента Дата, с которой действие патента восстановлено: 02.03.2022 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 02.03.2022 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 02.03.2022 Бюл. №7 Стр.: 1 па 803931 ЕП

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21-05-2019 дата публикации

Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство

Номер: RU0000189397U1
Автор: Амерханов Роберт Александрович, Антонов Владимир Иванович, Армаганян Эдгар Гарриевич, Григораш Олег Владимирович, Дворный Владимир Викторович, Кириченко Анна Сергеевна, Пигарев Кирилл Владимирович
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Кубанский государственный аграрный университет им. И.Т. Трубилина"

Полезная модель относится к возобновляемым источникам энергии, а именно к комбинированным солнечно-энергетическим преобразовательным установкам, обеспечивающим горячим водоснабжением и электричеством помещений различного назначения. Оно может быть использовано в предприятиях агропромышленного комплекса, а также в индивидуальных и фермерских хозяйствах. Комбинированное солнечно-энергетическое устройство содержит установленные на несущей конструкции внешний светопрозрачный слой, помещенный под ним с зазором последовательно фотоэлектрический преобразователь в виде батареи солнечных элементов и контактирующий с ним проточный теплообменник с патрубками входа и выхода, а также линзу Френеля. Внешний светопрозрачный слой и размещенный под ним фотоэлектрический преобразователь выполнены плоскими, с задней стороны проточный теплообменник имеет слой теплоизоляции. Фотоэлектрический преобразователь выполнен площадью 1200×1500 мм, а внешний светопрозрачный слой выполнен в виде прямоугольных линз Френеля 60×60 мм, расположенных рядами в количестве не более 500 штук и в каждом ряду не более 20 штук, при этом в зазорах между каждой линзой Френеля и фотоэлектрическим преобразователем установлены по периметру линзы Френеля отражающие поверхности в виде зеркал, причем проточный теплообменник имеет криволинейную поверхность с диффузорно-конфузорными участками. Полезная модель должна повысить качественные характеристики устройства. 2 ил. И 1 189397 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВО“” 189 397“ Ц4 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 28.05.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 13.08.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 13.08.2020 Бюл. №23 Стр.: 1 па 46$63 1 ЕП

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07-06-2019 дата публикации

Звукоизолирующее крепление

Номер: RU0000189892U1
Автор: Дмитрий Георгиевич Меняшкин, Михаил Васильевич Пилягин
Принадлежит: Михаил Васильевич Пилягин

Полезная модель относится к строительной акустике и может быть использована для крепления звукоизолирующих панелей. Решаемая техническая задача в полезной модели - повышение звукоизоляции путем создания нового крепления звукоизолирующих панелей, обеспечивающего воздушный зазор между панелью и излучающей поверхностью. Решаемая задача в звукоизолирующем креплении, включающем упругий компенсатор колебаний и крепежный элемент, достигается тем, что компенсатор акустических колебаний выполнен Z-образной формы прямоугольного сечения, нижняя полка которого крепится непосредственно к звукоизолируемой поверхности с обеспечением воздушного зазора между панелью и звукоизолируемой поверхностью, а к верхней полке Z-образного компенсатора крепится панель. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 189 892 U1 (51) МПК E04B 1/74 (2006.01) E04F 13/21 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04B 1/74 (2019.02); E04F 13/21 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019108552, 25.03.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Пилягин Михаил Васильевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 07.06.2019 U1, 27.05.2009. RU 2602243 C1, 10.11.2016. US 0004883143 A1, 28.11.1989. CA 2812108 A1, 17.06.2013. EP 1862605 B1, 05.03.2014. (45) Опубликовано: 07.06.2019 Бюл. № 16 1 8 9 8 9 2 R U (54) ЗВУКОИЗОЛИРУЮЩЕЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к строительной акустике и может быть использована для крепления звукоизолирующих панелей. Решаемая техническая задача в полезной модели повышение звукоизоляции путем создания нового крепления звукоизолирующих панелей, обеспечивающего воздушный зазор между панелью и излучающей поверхностью. Решаемая задача в звукоизолирующем креплении, включающем упругий компенсатор колебаний и Стр.: 1 крепежный элемент, достигается тем, что компенсатор акустических колебаний выполнен Z-образной формы прямоугольного сечения, нижняя полка которого крепится непосредственно к ...

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14-02-2020 дата публикации

Звукоизолирующий противопожарный узел крепления

Номер: RU0000196049U1
Автор: Дмитрий Георгиевич Меняшкин
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МАЛАИВК"

Полезная модель относится к строительству, а именно для изоляции от шума в помещениях и производственных зданиях при монтаже негорючих звукоизолирующих перегородок и экранов. Решаемая техническая задача-разработка звукоизолирующего противопожарного узла крепления, содержащего металлическую скобу для крепления изделия с закрепленным на части ее внешней и внутренней сторон звукоизолирующим материалом, достигается тем, что звукоизолирующий и противопожарный узел крепления содержит базальтовый картон, скрепленный на скобе термостойким скотчем. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 049 U1 (51) МПК E04B 1/74 (2006.01) E04F 13/21 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E04B 1/74 (2020.01); E04F 13/21 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019141001, 10.12.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "МАЛАИВК" (RU) Дата регистрации: 14.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 14.02.2020 Бюл. № 5 1 9 6 0 4 9 R U (54) ЗВУКОИЗОЛИРУЮЩИЙ ПРОТИВОПОЖАРНЫЙ УЗЕЛ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к строительству, металлическую скобу для крепления изделия с а именно для изоляции от шума в помещениях и закрепленным на части ее внешней и внутренней производственных зданиях при монтаже сторон звукоизолирующим материалом, негорючих звукоизолирующих перегородок и достигается тем, что звукоизолирующий и экранов. Решаемая техническая задачапротивопожарный узел крепления содержит разработка звукоизолирующего базальтовый картон, скрепленный на скобе противопожарного узла крепления, содержащего термостойким скотчем. 3 ил. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 420097, г. Казань, ул. Старо-Пугачевская, 22, оф. 5,6, Меняшкину Д.Г. 1 9 6 0 4 9 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 153163 U1, 10.07.2015. RU 95692 U1, 10.07.2010. RU 157548 U1, 10.12.2015. JP 2003056098 A, 26.02.2003. US 20170362816 A1, 21.12.2017. Приоритет(ы): (22) ...

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09-09-2020 дата публикации

Кровля скатной крыши здания, состоящая из модулей, как устройство для нагрева воды с использованием солнечной энергии

Номер: RU0000199621U1
Автор: Панфилов Алексей Витальевич
Принадлежит: Панфилов Алексей Витальевич

Техническое решение относится к области использования солнечной энергии, в частности к устройствам преобразования энергии светового излучения в тепло, и предназначено для получения горячей воды для бытовых нужд, с помощью солнечного излучения. Кровля скатной крыши здания, используемая как устройство для нагрева воды солнечной энергией, отличающееся тем, что кровля выполнена в виде резервуара по форме и по размерам скатной крыши здания, состоит из кровельных модулей, изготовленных из стеклопластика, которые соединяются между собой при помощи соединительных элементов, содержит заправочный штуцер для закачки воды в собранный из кровельных модулей резервуар, в котором она распределяется по кровельным модулям, в высшей точке встроены сапуны для уравнивания давления и предотвращения перелива воды, находящейся внутри кровельного модуля, кроме того кровля выполнена с возможностью подача воды к потребителю под действием собственного веса. Заявленное техническое решение позволяет эффективно использовать технические средства, при возведении кровли скатной крыши зданий, позволяющее аккумулировать солнечную энергию для нагрева воды. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 621 U1 (51) МПК F24S 20/67 (2018.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F24S 20/67 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020105008, 03.02.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Панфилов Алексей Витальевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 09.09.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 09.09.2020 Бюл. № 25 1 9 9 6 2 1 R U (54) Кровля скатной крыши здания, состоящая из модулей, как устройство для нагрева воды с использованием солнечной энергии (57) Реферат: Техническое решение относится к области в собранный из кровельных модулей резервуар, использования солнечной энергии, в частности к в котором она распределяется по кровельным устройствам преобразования энергии светового модулям, в ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Solar energy collecting systems and methods

Номер: US20120016815A1
Автор: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
Принадлежит: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY LLC

In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system

Номер: US20120024282A1
Автор: Gil Kroyzer, Israel Kroizer, Yoel Gilon
Принадлежит: BrightSource Industries Israel Ltd

A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Solar Wall Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20120031018A1
Автор: Narinder Singh Kapany
Принадлежит: Narinder Singh Kapany

A construction panel includes a pane, a construction substrate, and a frame that form an air gap there between. An electrical generator, a water circulator, and an air venting system are in the air gap. First and second reflective coatings are respectively on first surfaces of the pane and the construction substrate. The first surfaces face the air gap. The reflective coatings reflect IR to heat water in the water circulator and heat air in the air gap. First and second antireflective coatings are respectively on a second surface of the pane and on the first reflective coating. The second surface faces away from the air gap. The antireflective coatings transmit electromagnetic radiation to the electrical generator for electricity generation. The heated water, heated air, and electricity may be used in a building to which the construction panel is attached. The solar-construction panel includes a multiple-pane window integrally formed therein.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Solar receiver having back positioned header

Номер: US20120031094A1
Автор: Arie Meerkerk, Jacobus Johannes de Bruijn, Peter Simon Rop
Принадлежит: NEM BV

A solar receiver includes at least two receiver panels having a common outer front surface for receiving incident solar radiation from a field of mirrors. The receiver panels include an array of side by side arranged heat exchange tubes which have a substantially straight main portion which extend in an upwards longitudinal direction and an inwards extending portion for a connection to an input or output header for respectively distributing or collecting fluid to or from the heat exchange tubes. The receiver panels are spaced apart in the upwards direction at a distance of Z cm. The header for the solar receiver is spaced behind the front surface at a distance of A cm, wherein the quotient of Z and A, Z/A, at the most equals the quotient of a vertical V and a horizontal H distance, V/H, from the header to a most far positioned mirror.

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogen permeable pipe

Номер: US20120042651A1
Автор: Menashe Barkai
Принадлежит: Siemens Concentrated Solar Power Ltd

A solar thermal power plant is provided. The solar thermal power plant includes a solar collection system configured for utilizing incident solar radiation to heat a heat transfer fluid (HTF) and a power block configured for utilizing the heated HTF to generate power. The solar collection system includes a plurality of pipes for carrying HTF characterized by a first degree of permeability to hydrogen, at least some of the pipes including portions exposed to the atmosphere, and including a membrane made of a material being characterized by a second degree of permeability to hydrogen, the second degree of permeability being higher than the first degree of permeability to hydrogen.

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Номер записи: 10
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Interlocking roof mounted heat-transfer panels

Номер: US20120061046A1
Автор: Brett Goodrich, Dennis N. Duce
Принадлежит: Individual

A method is disclosed for installing heat transfer panels (typically of metal) on a roof. Panels are applied to the roof such that the panels have an interlocking relationship at interlocking interfaces between adjacent panels. An energy conducting element is laid among the panels such that the energy conducting element extends along the interlocking interfaces such that of the energy conducting element emits heat in all directions, preferably by contact 42 heat exchange panels. A roofing material is then applied over the panels and energy conducting element. The panels each have a first interlocking member positioned along one first lateral side and a second interlocking member positioned along a second lateral side. The second interlocking member is sized to receive the first interlocking member of an adjacent panel and a portion of the energy conducting element. Arcuate channels may be formed in the panels to receive a portion of the energy conducting element extending between adjacent interlocking interfaces.

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Номер записи: 11
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Energy Redirecting Device

Номер: US20120073569A1
Автор: Ramzi Hassan, Walid Hassan
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for a renewable source of energy may include a light concentration device to collect and concentrate sunlight, a light transmission device to transmit the collected and concentrated sunlight, and a light receiving device to receive the collected and concentrated sunlight and to convert the sunlight to heat. The light receiving device may be a clothes dryer, and the clothes dryer may include a rotating drum having a window to receive the sunlight. The light receiving device may be an oven, and the light receiving device may be is used to create light in a darkened area. The light concentrating device may be a convex lens, and the light transmitting device may be a fiber-optic cable. The light transmitting device may be a pipe.

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Номер записи: 12
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Modular Component Synthesis Unit

Номер: US20120076692A1
Автор: Reza Miraghaie
Принадлежит: Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc

A kit, for synthesizing a compound or element, which includes a modular reagent source, a modular trap and release apparatus, and a modular reaction unit. The modular reagent source includes a reagent. The modular trap and release apparatus is configured to separate components of the reagent. The modular reaction unit which is in fluid communication with the modular reagent source and the modular trap and release apparatus. In addition, the modular reaction unit includes a reaction vessel configured to facilitate a chemical reaction.

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Номер записи: 13
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for solar thermal energy collection

Номер: US20120080026A1
Автор: Randy Gee, Roland Winston
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

An apparatus for collecting solar energy includes a receptacle adapted for receiving solar thermal energy; an insert located within the receptacle, the insert being a heat pipe adapted to transfer heat; and an absorption device positioned proximate to and substantially conforming to at least a portion of an internal surface of the receptacle and thermally coupled to the insert. The insert enters the receptacle substantially at a cross-sectional center of the receptacle, and further inside the receptacle, the insert shifts to become closer to the absorption fin.

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Номер записи: 14
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Solar receiver with natural circulation for generating saturated steam

Номер: US20120080027A1
Автор: Lucía SERRANO GALLAR, Paula Llorente Folch, Rafael Osuma Gonzalez-Aguilar, Raúl Navo Gilaberteí, Valerio Mario Fernandez Quero
Принадлежит: Abengoa Solar New Technologies SA

The invention relates to a solar receiver with natural circulation for generating saturated steam, which uses water/steam as a heat-transfer fluid and includes a combined circuit for fluid recirculation (forced circulation and natural circulation). The system comprises: water-walls which receive the radiation on the surface thereof and inside which the working fluid changes phase; riser pipes through which the water/steam mix exiting the pipes of the receiver rises towards the boiler; downpipes through which the recirculation water descends from the boiler to the receiver; and a support pump in order to increase the incident power in the receiver and start up the plant when necessary.

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Номер записи: 15
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Tensioned mounting of solar panels

Номер: US20120090176A1
Автор: Louis Basel, Paul Adriani, Robert Stancel, Steven Marsh
Принадлежит: Louis Basel, Paul Adriani, Robert Stancel, Steven Marsh

Methods and devices are provided for solar panel installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel system for use with a support grid is provided. The system comprises of a photovoltaic panel with at least one layer comprised of a glass layer; a tensioning mechanism configured to laterally tension the glass layer in at least a first axis in a plane of the glass layer when the panel is mounted to the support grid. In one embodiment, the glass layer comprises of an un-tempered glass material. In another embodiment, the glass layer comprises of a tempered glass material. Optionally, other substantially transparent material may be used with or in place of the glass.

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Номер записи: 16
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Micro-fluidic system and the use thereof

Номер: US20120114534A1
Автор: Rik van der Heijden
Принадлежит: CHEMTRIX BV

The invention relates to a micro-fluidic system comprising: a. a planar micro-fluidic device comprising a plurality of inlets and at least one outlet; b. a holder comprising a first part being provided with a plurality of channels having first ends and second ends, the holder comprising a fixing means for clamping the micro-fluidic device; c. sealing means being arranged to connect the plurality of inlets and the at least one out-let of the micro-fluidic device to the second ends of the plurality of channels, the sealing means being arranged such that a surface contact between the micro-fluidic device and the sealing means and a surface contact between the sealing means and the first part of the holder is established characterized in that the first part of the holder is optionally provided with a first recess for accommodating the planar micro-fluidic device, the second ends of the plurality of channels being located within the optional first recess and at least one second recess is provided for accommodating the sealing means, the second ends of the plurality of channels being located in the at least one second recess. The present invention also relates to the use of such a micro-fluidic systems at high pressures and high temperatures.

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Номер записи: 17
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Flexible solar shell and support structure for use with rooftops

Номер: US20120118355A1
Автор: Donald E. Rudolfs
Принадлежит: SoloPower Inc

A system and method for mounting flexible sheets containing solar cells adjacent the rooftop of a building. A plurality of support members are mounted to the building so that holes are not formed in the rooftop to mount the support members. Wires are then extended between the support members and the flexible sheets containing the solar cells are then mounted to the wires.

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Номер записи: 18
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for the natural-draught cooling of a solar concentration plant

Номер: US20120132403A1
Автор: Elena García Ramírez, Jose' Barragán Jiménez, Rafael Olavarría Rodríguez-Arango
Принадлежит: Abengoa Solar New Technologies SA

Method for the natural-draught cooling of a high-concentration thermoelectric solar plant that includes a central receiver or tower with a heliostat field, wherein the tower is used as a natural-draught cooling tower. The steam originating from the turbine will be made to circulate through a series of condensers located at the base of the tower, where said condensers condense the steam therein and discharge the condensation heat to the atmosphere. The fluid responsible for this heat exchange is the air at ambient temperature at the base of the tower. Once condensed, the steam is pumped back towards the receiver so that it can be re-used as a heat-transfer fluid. The cooling air travels up through the tower and exits through the highest part thereof. The plant can be used to reduce not only its own electricity consumption, but also water consumption.

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Номер записи: 19
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Dimensional solar cells and solar panels

Номер: US20120138120A1
Автор: Mario Fernandez
Принадлежит: Individual

A dimension solar panel including a plurality of solar cells that are arranged in a spacing. The solar panel has a convex configuration so that the solar panel comprises at least 10 percent more solar cells than a flat solar panel with a plurality of solar cells that are arranged in the spacing.

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Номер записи: 20
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Roof panel systems for building construction

Номер: US20120144763A1
Автор: James Antonic
Принадлежит: Individual

Roof panels and roof panel assemblies, comprising roof panels and ridge beams, assemblies are disclosed for use in building construction. The roof panels and ridge beams comprise components formed of composite materials, and certain aspects of the invention include designs that provide for the absorption of solar heat and the promotion of hot air flow within the roof to heat the interior building or generate electricity, among other attributes.

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Номер записи: 21
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Shingle

Номер: US20120204927A1
Автор: George D. Peterson, Robert Bennett
Принадлежит: Individual

A photovoltaic shingle integrates a photovoltaic assembly within a roofing shingle. The shingle includes a first encapsulating material layer disposed on a substrate followed by the photovoltaic cell assembly and a second encapsulating material layer disposed on the photovoltaic assembly. A transparent superstrate such as a resin with polymer film is formed on the second encapsulating material layer. In one advantageous form, the photovoltaic shingle has at least two channels formed completely through the shingle in a stacking direction of the respective layers but only partially through in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction thereby defining at least two tabs. In alternative forms, there may be additional channels such as but not limited to, two channels defining three tabs or five channels defining six tabs. The photovoltaic shingles may be arranged in an array to form a primary waterproof layer of a suitably pitched roof structure.

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Номер записи: 22
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Solar energy-powered heating and cooling system for buildings

Номер: US20120291768A1
Автор: Liming Fu
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar energy-powered heating and cooling system for buildings, including solar energy tiles attached to a roof or an outside surface of walls of a building, an energy collector used to concentrate energy collected by the solar energy tiles, an energy converter activating solar energy into another form of energy, supply pipes hidden inside cavity floor and/or hollow walls and containing a flow medium, and an intelligent control unit. The solar energy collected by the solar energy tiles is brought to the energy collector and then converted via the energy converter. The energy is instilled into the flow medium that is subsequently transferred to the cavity floor and/or hollow walls via the supply pipes so as to either heat up or cool down the building. The process is controlled by the intelligent control unit.

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Номер записи: 23
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Solar concentrator assembly and methods of using same

Номер: US20130019916A1
Автор: Amy Qian, Brad Simpson, Catlin Powers, Orian Z. Welling, Rajeev Ram, Reja Amatya, Scot G. Frank
Принадлежит: ONE EARTH DESIGNS

A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle.

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Номер записи: 24
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Attachment structures for building integrable photovoltaic modules

Номер: US20130032198A1
Автор: Adam C. Sherman, Anil Vijayendran, Joseph Laia
Принадлежит: MIASOLE

Provided are novel building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules having specially configured attachment structures for securing these modules to building structures and other BIP modules. In certain embodiments, a BIP module includes a base sheet supporting photovoltaic cells and having a rigid polymer portion and a flexible polymer portion. The flexible portion is designed to be penetrated with mechanical fasteners during installation. The flexible portion may include fastening pointers and/or through holes for identifying specific penetration locations. The rigid portion provides necessary structural rigidity and support to the module and more specifically to the photovoltaic cells. In certain other embodiments, a BIP module includes an adhesive bumper strip disposed along one edge of the module and configured for secure this module with respect to another module. During installation, the strip is positioned between a back sealing sheet of one module and a front sealing sheet of another module.

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Номер записи: 25
18-04-2013 дата публикации

INSULATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME

Номер: US20130091782A1
Автор: HANSEN WILLIAM J.
Принадлежит:

A system and a method for insulating a building having a flexible fabric roof and for preventing displacement of an insulating blanket of battings inside the building that displacement would otherwise occur in response to wind creating a billowing action of the flexible fabric roof. Anti-billowing anti-displacement means prevent movement and displacement of an insulating blanket of battings inside the building that would otherwise occur in response to wind and other external forces moving the outer flexible fabric roof. 1. A system for insulating a building having a flexible fabric roof and for preventing displacement of an insulating blanket of battings inside the building which displacement would otherwise occur in response to wind creating a billowing action of the flexible fabric roof , comprising , in combination:a steel framed structure including a plurality of roof trusses;a flexible fabric roof stretched over said steel framed structure and contacting said plurality of roof trusses and tensioned;a plurality of lower chords of said plurality of roof trusses;anti-billowing anti-displacement means for preventing movement and displacement of an insulating blanket of battings inside the building which would otherwise occur in response to wind and other external forces moving said outer flexible fabric roof;said anti-billowing anti-displacement means includes a plurality of steel bands stretched and tensioned and affixed directly to and contiguous with said lower chords forming a steel band platform;said steel bands are tensioned tightly and then attached directly to and contiguous with said lower chords of said plurality of roof trusses by screw type fasteners;said anti-billowing anti-displacement means further includes one or more insulating battings disposed directly on and contiguous with said steel band platform formed by said plurality of steel bands;said insulating battings are located on said steel band platform, which in turn is attached to said lower ...

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Номер записи: 26
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Mixing Device and Mixing Method

Номер: US20130127957A1
Автор: GULVIN PETER MICHAEL, Hays Andrew W, Lin Pinyen, Mantell David Allen
Принадлежит: XEROX CORPORATION

A mixing method and device are disclosed. The mixing method includes providing a drop generating device including a first drop ejector, a second drop ejector and a collector. The mixing method also includes ejecting a plurality of drops of a first reactant from the first drop ejector and ejecting a plurality of drops of a second reactant from the second drop ejector and collecting the drops with the collector. 1. A mixing method claim 14 , comprising: providing the mixing device of ; ejecting a plurality of drops of a first reactant from the first drop ejector; ejecting a plurality of drops of a second reactant from the second drop ejector; and collecting the drops with the collector.2. The mixing method of claim 1 , wherein the first drop ejector includes a first array of ejectors and wherein the second drop ejector includes a second array of ejectors.3. The mixing method of claim 1 , further including at least partially mixing the plurality of drops of the first reactant and the plurality of drops of the second reactant after being ejected by the drop ejectors and before contacting the collector.4. The mixing method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first drop ejector and the second drop ejector are configured to cause the plurality of drops of the first reactant and the plurality of drops of the second reactant to at least partially mix before contacting the collector.5. The mixing method of claim 1 , further including directing at least one of the plurality of drops of the first reactant towards at least one of the plurality of drops of the second reactant.6. The mixing method of claim 1 , wherein the collector includes a drum claim 1 , the drum being configured to receive the plurality of drops of the first reactant and the plurality of drops of the second reactant.7. The mixing method of claim 1 , further including providing a third drop ejector disposed in mechanical cooperation with the mixing device claim 1 , the third drop ejector configured to ...

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Номер записи: 27
23-05-2013 дата публикации

MICRO-CHANNEL REACTOR FOR PRODUCING SYNTHETIC NATURAL GAS

Номер: US20130129584A1
Автор: Hwang Kyung Ran, Kim Dong Kook, KIM Tae Hwan, Lee Chun Boo, Lee Sung Wook, Park Jong Soo, Ryi Shin Kun
Принадлежит: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCH

The present invention relates to a micro-channel reactor for producing synthetic natural gas, and more particularly, to a micro-channel reactor for producing synthetic natural gas containing methane gas from synthetic gas, including a porous nickel plate catalyst part. 1. A micro-channel reactor for producing synthetic natural gas containing methane gas from synthetic gas , comprising a porous nickel plate catalyst part.2. A micro-channel reactor for producing synthetic natural gas containing methane gas from synthetic gas , the micro-channel reactor comprising:an upper plate including a reactant introduction pipe and a cooling fluid discharge pipe formed at different positions on an upper surface thereof, the reactant introduction pipe introducing synthetic gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide therethrough;a lower plate including a cooling fluid introduction pipe and a product discharge pipe formed at different positions on a lower surface thereof, the product discharge pipe discharging a product containing methane gas produced after reaction therethrough;upper and lower heat exchangers each provided between the upper and lower plates and each including a reactant introduction through-hole, a cooling fluid discharge through-hole, a product discharge through-hole, and a cooling fluid introduction through-hole formed at each corner thereof, and a micro-channel; anda porous nickel plate catalyst part provided between the upper and lower heat exchangers, including a cooling fluid discharge through-hole and a cooling fluid introduction through-hole, and including a porous nickel plate.3. The micro-channel reactor of claim 2 , wherein each of the reactant introduction pipe and the cooling fluid discharge pipe included in the upper plate and the cooling fluid introduction pipe and the product discharge pipe included in the lower plate is formed at a position corresponding to that of each of the through-holes included in the heat exchangers claim 2 , the cooling ...

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Номер записи: 28
30-05-2013 дата публикации

REACTORS FOR CONDUCTING THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES WITH SOLAR HEAT INPUT, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130136658A1
Автор: McAlister Roy E.
Принадлежит:

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object when the solar energy is below the threshold level. 1. A reactor system for processing a reactant , comprising:a reactor having a reaction zone;a reactant source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone of the reactor;a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area;an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun; and direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level; and', 'direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object positioned at the focal area when the solar energy is below the threshold level., 'a controller operatively coupled to the actuator, the controller being programmed with instructions that, when executed231-. (canceled) The present application claims priority to pending U.S. Provisional Application 61/304,403, filed Feb. 13, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference. To the extent the ...

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Номер записи: 29
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Device And Method For The Preparation Of Radiochemical Compounds

Номер: US20130144051A1
Автор: Howitz Steffen, Mueller Marco
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for the preparation of radiochemical compounds. It is provided that the device comprises at least a reaction module, a dosing module, and a storage module, wherein; the reaction module has at least one reaction vessel having a closable opening through which substances needed for the preparation of a predetermined radiochemical compound can be introduced into the reaction vessel of the reaction module and through which the prepared radiochemical compound can be removed from the reaction vessel of the reaction module; the dosing module has at least one pipetting head which can be moved relative to the storage module and the reaction module and in x, y, and z directions and also has at least one dosing unit; and at least one reservoir for one of the substances needed for the preparation of the respective radiochemical compound is formed in the storage module. 1. A device for the preparation of radiochemical compounds comprising: the reaction module has at least one reaction vessel having a closable opening through which substances needed for the preparation of a predetermined radiochemical compound can be introduced into the reaction vessel of the reaction module and through which the prepared radiochemical compound can be removed from the reaction vessel of the reaction module;', 'the dosing module has at least one pipetting head which can be moved relative to the storage module and the reaction module and in x, y, and z directions and also has at least one dosing unit; and', 'at least one reservoir for one of the substances needed for the preparation of the respective radiochemical compound is formed in the storage module., 'at least a reaction module, a dosing module, and a storage module, wherein;'}2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein that the reaction vessel of the reaction module has an internal volume of 10 nl to 20 claim 1 ,000 μl.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein that the reaction module has a heating ...

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Номер записи: 30
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CHEMICAL REACTORS WITH ANNULARLY POSITIONED DELIVERY AND REMOVAL DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130149208A1
Автор: McAlister Roy Edward
Принадлежит: McAlister Technologies, LLC

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone. 1. A chemical reactor , comprising:a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone;a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel;a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system; anda solar concentrator positioned to direct solar radiation through the light transmissible surface to the reaction zone.223-. (canceled) The present application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/304,403, filed on Feb. 13, 2010 and titled FULL SPECTRUM ENERGY AND RESOURCE INDEPENDENCE, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. To the extent the foregoing application and/or any other materials incorporated herein by reference conflict with the disclosure presented herein, the disclosure herein controls.The present technology relates generally to chemical reactors with annularly positioned reactant delivery devices and product removal devices, and associated systems and methods. In particular embodiments, reactor systems with these devices can be used to produce clean-burning, hydrogen-based fuels from a wide variety of feedstocks with enhanced energy efficiency, and can produce structural building blocks from carbon and/or other elements that are released when forming the hydrogen ...

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Номер записи: 31
27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING AN OPTICAL SURFACE ON A SOLAR COLLECTOR SHELL

Номер: US20130161845A1
Автор: Romeo Robert
Принадлежит:

A method of forming an optical surface on a solar collector that is made from a composite material adds epoxy to the collector. The epoxy is applied to a mandrel that has an outer surface shaped to conform to a concave side of the collector. The concave side of the collector is laid over the mandrel and into contact with the epoxy. The collector is set on the mandrel by first aligning one of the elongate edges of the collector with an elongate edge of the mandrel. Pivoting the collector about the interface defined between the edges of the collector and mandrel produces a wave front in the epoxy, so that when the collector is laid down onto the mandrel, a substantially uniform layer of epoxy is disposed between the collector and mandrel. Heating the resin bonds it to the collector and forms a substantially smooth optical quality surface. 1. A method of forming an optical surface comprising:applying a thermosetting resin to a convex shaped surface of a mandrel;providing a solar collector shell having a concave shaped surface that conforms to the convex shaped surface of the mandrel;placing the solar collector shell onto the mandrel so that the concave shaped surface is positioned on the convex shaped surface and the resin is disposed between the solar collector shell and the mandrel; andusing heat to cure the resin thereby forming an optical surface on the concave shaped surface of the solar collector shell.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of placing the solar collector shell onto the mandrel comprises aligning respective lateral edges of the shell and mandrel claim 1 , putting the edges into contact to define an axis claim 1 , and pivoting the shell about the axis so the concave shaped surface of the shell is directed towards the convex shaped surface of the mandrel.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a wavefront is formed in the epoxy between the shell and mandrel during the step of pivoting. . Field of InventionThe invention relates generally to a solar ...

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Номер записи: 32
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Photovoltaic module

Номер: US20130174908A1
Автор: Hoikwan LEE, JaeYoung Choi, Jinsu Nam, Kyungmin Yoon, Kyungwook Park, Seo-Yeong Cho, YOON Young Kwon
Принадлежит: Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 33
18-07-2013 дата публикации

DISH RECEIVER SYSTEM FOR SOLAR POWER GENERATION

Номер: US20130180570A1
Автор: Reynolds Glenn A.
Принадлежит: GOSSAMER SPACE FRAMES

A solar reflective assembly includes a plurality of reflective segments radially configured to collectively at least partially define a dish-shaped reflector having a center axis, each reflective segment having a generally conical shape and being discontinuous relative to the conical shape of an adjacent reflective segment, and an elongated receiver having a length generally extending in a direction of the center axis. Each reflective segment reflects and focuses sunlight on the receiver along the length of the receiver. 1. A solar reflective assembly comprising:a plurality of reflective segments radially configured to collectively at least partially define a dish-shaped reflector having a center axis, each reflective segment having a generally conical shape and being discontinuous relative to the conical shape of an adjacent reflective segment; andan elongated receiver having a length generally extending in a direction of the center axis;wherein each reflective segment reflects and focuses sunlight on the receiver along the length of the receiver.2. The solar reflective assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiver comprises at least one tube configured to carry a heat transfer fluid claim 1 , and wherein each reflective segment reflects and focuses sunlight on the receiver along the length of the receiver to heat the heat transfer fluid.3. The solar reflective assembly of claim 1 , the receiver comprising:a first tube generally extending in a direction of the center axis; anda second tube having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the first tube and located inside the first tube to define an annular space between the first tube and the second tube, the second tube having an open end and configured to carry a heat transfer fluid to the first tube through the open end;wherein the heat transfer fluid is heated in the annular space by the sunlight reflected and focused onto the receiver by the plurality of reflective segments.4. The solar reflective assembly of claim ...

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Номер записи: 34
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Cavity Receivers for Parabolic Solar Troughs

Номер: US20130192226A1
Автор: Brambles Oliver J., McBride Troy O., Stettenheim Joel
Принадлежит: Norwich Technologies, Inc.

A tubular heat-absorbing element partly enclosed in an insulating layer or jacket, has absorbing surface that is accessible to solar radiation. The thermal insulation is designed to provide entry to solar radiation by way of a cavity. The absorbing surface can be substantially planar. 1. A system for generating energy from solar radiation as part of a solar power system , said system comprising:a plurality of linear receivers, each of said plurality of linear receivers including at least a solar radiation absorbing element designed to absorb an incident flux of solar radiation and transfer an absorbed flux of energy to a heat transfer medium, said heat transfer medium designed to receive and transport at least a portion of said absorbed flux of energy, at least a portion of said radiation absorbing element being covered with a solar selective absorber, said solar selective absorber having a thermal emittance value and an optical absorptance value, said optical absorptance value being different from said thermal emittance value;a parabolic trough mirror collector for concentrating solar radiation onto said plurality of linear receivers;a control system for directing said parabolic trough mirror at the sun,{'b': 1', '2', '3', '4', '4', '3', '2', '1, 'wherein said heat transfer medium circulating in a first receiver in said plurality of linear receivers is heated by solar radiation from a first elevated temperature T to a second elevated temperature T over a first distance corresponding to a length of said first receiver and said heat transfer medium circulating in a second receiver in said plurality of linear receivers is heated by solar radiation from a third elevated temperature T to a fourth elevated temperature T over a second distance corresponding to a length of said second receiver, where T>T≧T>T, said first receiver and said second receiver having structures designed for operation in different temperature ranges.'}2. The linear solar receiver of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 35
01-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR STEAM SYSTEM DURING REDUCED-INSOLATION EVENTS

Номер: US20130192589A1
Автор: HAYUT Rotem, SILBERSTEIN Elon
Принадлежит: BRIGHTSOURCE INDUSTRIES (ISRAEL) LTD.

A solar energy system can be controlled during periods of reduced insolation. For example, one or more environmental condition sensors can detect environmental properties indicating current or expected insolation levels and can generate at least one signal indicating a current or impending transient reduced-insolation event. The at least one signal can be received (for example, by a controller) from the sensors that indicates changes in insolation. Responsively to the at least one signal, characteristics of a current reduced insolation event or of an impending transient reduced-insolation event can be calculated. In response to the calculated characteristics, a quantity of available insolation can be calculated. An attemperation flow rate in the solar steam system can be controlled responsively to the calculated quantity of available insolation such that the temperature of steam entering the steam turbines is maintained within a predefined range. 1. A method of controlling a solar steam system , the solar steam system having one or more steam turbines and one or more solar receivers , the method comprising:(i) detecting by one or more environmental condition sensors environmental properties indicating current or expected insolation levels, and generating therefrom, at least one signal indicating a current or impending transient reduced-insolation event;(ii) receiving at least one signal from the sensors that indicate changes in insolation;(iii) calculating, responsively to said at least one signal, characteristics of a current reduced insolation event or of an impending transient reduced-insolation event;(iv) in response to a result of the calculating characteristics, calculating a quantity of available insolation; and(v) controlling an attemperation flow rate in the solar steam system responsively to a result of said calculating a quantity such that the temperature of steam entering the one or more steam turbines is maintained in a predefined range.2. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 36
08-08-2013 дата публикации

ECONOMIZER IN SOLAR TOWER PLANT AND OPERATING METHOD OF SAID PLANT

Номер: US20130199183A1
Автор: Dominguez Rodriguez Javier, Mendez Marcos Jose Maria, Navio Gilaberte Raul Navio, Serrano Gallar Lucia
Принадлежит: ABENGOA SOLAR NEW TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.

An economizer in a solar tower plant and operating method of said plant the purpose whereof is to make use of the heat from the heat losses generated around the solar tower receivers () to preheat the fluid with which the saturated steam or superheated steam solar receivers are fed. When the heat from the losses absorbed by the economizer () is not sufficient to achieve the necessary minimum temperature, a secondary economizer () is used which takes live steam (prior to it entering the turbine) and increases the temperature of the feed water of the receiver (). 1. An economizer in a solar tower plant of the type consisting of a solar field of heliostats which reflect solar radiation and direct it towards one or more receivers located at the top of the tower , producing in those receivers the heating of a fluid , wherein said economizer comprises a series of tubes arranged as a plane or bundle on the receiver and in the interior whereof circulates the water with which the receiver is fed , absorbing the calorific energy given off by the heat losses from the receiver.25-. (canceled)6. An economizer in a solar tower plant according to claim 1 , wherein the pipes have fins.7. An economizer in a solar tower plant according to claim 1 , wherein the economizer has a special covering with absorptivity exceeding 0.9 to accept all the heat which it receives.8. An economizer in a solar tower plant according to wherein a secondary economizer is installed in parallel with the first economizer claim 1 , installed at the top of the tower claim 1 , through which steam circulates and transmits that heat to the receiver's feed water of the receiver.9. An economizer in a solar tower plant according to claim 8 , wherein the secondary economizer includes a high-pressure exchanger or heater.10. An economizer in a solar tower plant according to claim 8 , wherein live steam (steam extracted from the turbine) circulates through the secondary economizer.11. (canceled)12. An economizer in a ...

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Номер записи: 37
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Thermal solar absorber system generating heat and electricity

Номер: US20130205778A1
Автор: Kristian Harley Hansen
Принадлежит: INNOGIE APS

The invention provides a solar power system for use as a solar roofing concept based on an absorber system with a solar thermal absorber and a circulation system for circulating absorber liquid through the absorber and a core system which extracts energy from the absorber liquid and provides hot water to a building. An intelligent controller uses data about external conditions to control the core system, where both current conditions and predicted conditions are taken into account. In preferred embodiments, the system can generate heat, hot water and electric energy to cover the need for a normal household. When excess heat is generated, the thermal energy can be used by an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) machine for electricity production. A forecasting and control unit using external weather measurements in combination with internet weather forecasts will by fuzzy logic calculate the optimum periods of time for use of the heat pump during the colder periods. Preferably, the intelligent controller can switch between 15 different modes of operation of the system to optimized energy efficiency to match the actual working conditions. In embodiments, the system includes a geothermal hose also connected to the liquid system of the absorber system, thus providing a synergetic exchange of energy with the solar absorber

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Номер записи: 38
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Bladeless Turbine

Номер: US20130213039A1
Автор: Frank Germano, Gregory Bohl, Martin Dorantes
Принадлежит: SOLAR LOGIC Inc

The bladeless turbine includes a case, three or more turbine discs disposed within the case. Each turbine disc has a center opening, and two or more of the turbine discs have a set of exhaust ports positioned annularly around the center opening. A drive shaft passes through the center openings of the turbine discs and is attached to the three or more turbine discs, wherein the drive shaft is positioned within the case along the centerline, free to rotate within the case, and extends through the case for connection to a generator. The one or more fluid/vapor inlets are attached to the main housing such that a fluid/vapor is directed at a specified angle onto the three or more turbine discs. The fluid/vapor outlet is aligned with the centerline. A set of exhaust holes proximate to and connected to the fluid/vapor outlet that are positioned annularly around the drive shaft.

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Номер записи: 39
29-08-2013 дата публикации

THERMAL COLLECTOR TUBE, THERMAL COLLECTOR AND CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130219890A1
Автор: Kato Masataka, MAJIMA Kazutaka
Принадлежит: IBIDEN CO., LTD.

A thermal collector tube includes a main body portion that houses a heat medium, and a coating layer provided on an outside surface of the main body portion. The coating layer has a radiation rate of 0.70 to 0.98 at room temperature and at a wavelength of 1 μm to 15 μm. The thermal collector tube is used in concentrated solar power generation in which solar light is collected using reflecting mirrors, the collected solar light is converted into heat using a thermal collector having the thermal collector tube, and power is generated using the heat. 1. A thermal collector tube comprising:a main body portion that houses a heat medium;a coating layer provided on an outside surface of the main body portion and having a radiation rate of 0.70 to 0.98 at room temperature and at a wavelength of 1 μm to 15 μm; andthe thermal collector tube being used in concentrated solar power generation in which solar light is collected using reflecting mirrors, the collected solar light is converted into heat using a thermal collector having the thermal collector tube, and power is generated using the heat.2. The thermal collector tube according to claim 1 ,wherein the coating layer is made of an infrared black body coating composition including an infrared radiator which includes an oxide of a transition element as a main component and including an inorganic compound having a softening temperature of 400° C. to 1000° C.3. The thermal collector tube according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness of the coating layer is 0.2 μm to 50 μm.4. The thermal collector tube according to claim 1 ,wherein the coating layer is provided on an entire outside surface of the main body portion.5. The thermal collector tube according to claim 2 ,wherein the oxide of a transition element is manganese dioxide, manganese oxide, iron oxide, cobalt oxide, copper oxide, chromium oxide, or a combination thereof, andthe inorganic compound is a high expansion glass with a low melting point which is made of ...

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Номер записи: 40
29-08-2013 дата публикации

STEAM POWER PLANT WITH A GROUND HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20130219891A1
Автор: SCHULE Volker, Velm Silvia
Принадлежит: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.

A Steam power plant comprising a steam turbine () and a condenser (), wherein the condenser () is disclosed, comprising a first heat sink being a ground heat exchanger () is connected to the condenser during times when ground temperature is lower than air temperature; and a second heat sink being an above-ground heat exchanger is connected to the condenser during times when ground temperature is not lower than air temperature. 1. A steam power plant comprisinga steam turbine, a condenser, a first heat sink and a second heat sink,wherein the first heat sink is a ground heat exchanger, the first heat sink in thermal communication with the condenser when a ground temperature is less than an air temperature; andwherein the second heat sink is an above-ground heat exchanger, the second heat sink in thermal communication with the condenser when the ground temperature is not less than the air temperature.2. The steam power plant according to claim 1 , wherein the ground heat exchanger is vertically or horizontally oriented.3. The steam power plant according to claim 1 , wherein the above-ground heat exchanger is an indirect or direct cooling system.4. The steam power plant according to claim 1 , wherein the steam power plant comprises at least one solar collector.5. The steam power plant according to claim 4 , wherein the least one solar collector is installed above the ground heat exchanger.6. A method for operating a steam power plant comprising a water-steam-cycle claim 4 , a steam turbine and a condenser for condensing the steam escaping from the steam turbine claim 4 , the method comprisingproviding a heat carrier fluid to a first heat sink,providing a heat carrier fluid to a second heat sink,wherein the first heat sink is a ground heat exchanger connected to the condenser when a ground temperature is lower than an air temperature; and the second heat sink is an above-ground heat exchanger connected to the condenser when the ground temperature is not lower than the ...

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Номер записи: 41
12-09-2013 дата публикации

INSULATION FOR ATTIC ACCESS

Номер: US20130232880A1
Автор: Cook Craig Allen, Cook Heidi Lorraine, Cook Kristine Nichole, Stevens Amanda Lynn
Принадлежит:

An insulation device lays on top of an attic access, insulating the access, and prevents heat loss, heat radiation and cold or hot air from flowing into the home. Because the insulation device of the present invention lays on top of the attic access, and insulates all sides of the access at a consistent R-value, the insulation device is a more complete insulation system as compared to conventional systems that merely create a dead air space at the attic access. The insulation device may be hingedly attached at one end of the attic access to allow a user to easily open and close the insulation device accurately over the opening. 1. An attic access covering insulation bag comprising:an insulating material;an inner bag encasing the insulating material;an outer bag covering the inner bag;a flap formed along one end of the insulation bag; anda plurality of holes formed in the flap.2. The attic access covering insulation bag of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of grommets disposed about the plurality of holes.3. The attic access covering insulation bag of claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle disposed on the outer bag opposite the end having the flap.4. The attic access covering insulation bag of claim 3 , wherein the at least one handle is one handle centrally disposed on the outer bag opposite the end having the flap.5. The attic access covering insulation bag of claim 3 , wherein the at least one handle is two handles disposed at corners of the outer bag at corners opposite the end having the flap.6. An attic access covering insulation bag comprising:an insulating material;an inner bag encasing the insulating material;an outer bag covering the inner bag;a flap formed along one end of the insulation bag;a plurality of holes formed in the flap;a plurality of grommets disposed about the plurality of holes; andat least one handle disposed on the outer bag opposite the end having the flap.7. The attic access covering insulation bag of claim 6 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BONDED FIBER/CELLULOSE PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130256940A1
Автор: Henderson Mark J., Pinto Akiva
Принадлежит:

A system and method of producing both loose cellulose insulation and bonded fiber/cellulose insulation products utilizing shredded paper particles, including making shredded paper particles in a shredded paper particle line and diverting a portion of the shredded paper particles to a bonded fiber/cellulose product line whereby the shredded paper particle line forms an in-process production and delivery of shredded paper particles to the bonded fiber/cellulose product line. Moisture is added to the shredded paper particles at the bonded fiber/cellulose product line, and bonded fiber/cellulose insulation products are produced with the bonded fiber/cellulose product line from the diverted portion of shredded paper particles and loose cellulose insulation is produced from shredded paper particles that are not diverted from the shredded paper particle line. 1. A method of producing both loose cellulose insulation and bonded fiber/cellulose insulation products utilizing shredded paper particles comprising:making shredded paper particles in a shredded paper particle line, said making shredded paper particles including shredding paper to form shredded paper particles;diverting a portion of the shredded paper particles from the shredded paper particle line to a bonded fiber/cellulose product line wherein the shredded paper particle line forms an in-process production and delivery of shredded paper particles to the bonded fiber/cellulose product line;adding moisture to the shredded paper particles received from the shredded paper particle line at the bonded fiber/cellulose product lineproducing bonded fiber/cellulose insulation products with the bonded fiber/cellulose product line from the diverted portion of shredded paper particles; andproducing loose cellulose insulation from shredded paper particles that are not diverted from the shredded paper particle line.2. The method according to claim 1 , further including providing bonding materials to the bonded fiber/cellulose ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER

Номер: US20130257056A1
Автор: MA Zhiwen
Принадлежит: ALLIANCE FOR STAINBLE ENERGY, LLC

Embodiments described herein relate to a method of producing energy from concentrated solar flux. The method includes dropping granular solid particles through a solar flux receiver configured to transfer energy from concentrated solar flux incident on the solar flux receiver to the granular solid particles as heat. The method also includes fluidizing the granular solid particles from the solar flux receiver to produce a gas-solid fluid. The gas-solid fluid is passed through a heat exchanger to transfer heat from the solid particles in the gas-solid fluid to a working fluid. The granular solid particles are extracted from the gas-solid fluid such that the granular solid particles can be dropped through the solar flux receiver again. 1. A method of producing energy from concentrated solar flux , the method comprising:dropping granular solid particles through a solar flux receiver configured to transfer energy from concentrated solar flux incident on the solar flux receiver to the granular solid particles as heat;fluidizing the granular solid particles from the solar flux receiver to produce a gas-solid fluid;passing the gas-solid fluid through a heat exchanger to transfer heat from the solid particles in the gas-solid fluid to a working fluid; andextracting the granular solid particles from the gas-solid fluid such that the granular solid particles can be dropped through the solar flux receiver again.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:slowing a flow of the granular solid particle through the solar flux receiver using one or more baffles in the solar flux receiver.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:pumping the gas-solid fluid from the heat exchanger to a height above the solar flux receiver such that after extracting the solid particles from the gas-solid fluid, the solid particles can be dropped through the solar flux receiver.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:storing the solid particles from the solar flux receiver in a hot particle silo before fluidizing ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Micro-Reactor System Assembly

Номер: US20130259768A1
Автор: Bieler Nikolaus, Forbert Rainald, Roberge Dominique, Zimmermann Bertin
Принадлежит: Lonza AG

A micro-reactor system assembly comprises a stack of at least n process modules (-), wherein n is an integer equal to or greater than 1, made from a rigid first material and comprising at least one reactive fluid passage (A, B, A, A, A) for accommodating and guiding a reactive fluid, and at least n+1 heat exchange modules () made from a ductile second material other than said first material and comprising at least one heat exchange fluid passage (A, A) for accommodating and guiding a heat exchange fluid, wherein each process module (-) is sandwiched between two adjacent heat exchange modules (). 1. A module for a stacked arrangement , micro-reactor system assembly , the module comprising a first plate , a second plate and a structured intermediate plate sandwiched between said first plate and said second plate , said intermediate plate having a fluid passage formed therein , said fluid passage extending between a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port for accommodating and guiding a fluid.2. A module according to claim 1 , wherein said intermediate plate is a unitary plate having said fluid passages formed therein.3. A module according to claim 2 , wherein said fluid passages open on opposite surfaces of said intermediate plate and are bounded by said first and second plates.4. A module according to claim 1 , wherein said fluid passage comprises a flat passage including curved and/or straight parts to enable a flow of fluid along a tortuous path claim 1 , said flat passage having a width/height ratio in the range of 1:4 to 1:50.5. A module according to claim 1 , wherein said module is a heat exchange module comprising said first plate claim 1 , said second plate and said structured intermediate plate sandwiched between said first plate and said second plate claim 1 , said first plate having a heat exchange fluid inlet port communicating with said fluid passage and said second plate having a heat exchange fluid outlet port communicating with said fluid passage. ...

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Номер записи: 45
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Solar Battery Module Fixture

Номер: US20130263917A1
Автор: Hamamura Osamu
Принадлежит: Nissei Kinzoku Co., LTD.

[Problem] To be able to reliably fix a solar battery module in an appropriate position on a roof, to have light weight and few components, and to be able to reliably prevent slipping and perform grounding during temporary placement when the fixing position of the solar battery module is adjusted. [Solution] The present invention comprises: a base metal fitting fixed to a rooftop surface; a height-adjusting metal fitting capable of sliding in a vertical direction relative to the base metal fitting; a position-adjusting metal fitting capable of sliding in a horizontal direction relative to the height-adjusting metal fitting; and a fixing metal fitting for sandwiching and fixing the solar battery module between the fixing metal fitting and the position-adjusting metal fitting from the top and bottom, the fixing metal fitting being attached relative to the position-adjusting metal fitting. The position-adjusting metal fitting has: a mounting board part for mounting the solar battery module; a stopper capable of making contact with the edge of a frame provided to the periphery of the solar battery module when the solar battery module is mounted on the mounting board part; and a protrusion for making contact with a conductor part of the frame when the solar battery module is fixed to ensure electrical conductance. 1. A solar battery module fixture for fixing a solar battery module on a slate roof , comprising:a plurality of base metal fittings to be fixed on a top surface of said roof,a height-adjusting metal fitting attached to said base metal fittings so that it can slide longitudinally,a position-adjusting metal fitting attached to said height-adjusting metal fitting so that it can slide laterally, anda fixing metal fitting attached to said position-adjusting metal fitting for fixing the solar battery module by vertically holding the solar battery module with said position-adjusting metal fitting, a mounting board part for placing the solar battery module,', 'a stopper ...

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Номер записи: 46
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Solar Reflector in Composite Material Based on Resin Reinforced with Cut Fibres, and Uses in Solar Plants

Номер: US20130283794A1
Автор: Taillemite Sebastien
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a solar reflector for concentrated solar power plants, comprising a substrate a) in composite material based on resin reinforced with cut fibres, said substrate having means b) for attachment without either perforation or gluing, and a metallic reflective coating layer c). The reflector of the invention is used in solar collectors and in solar plants operating on concentrated solar power, more particularly for producing electricity, steam and/or heat. 1) Solar reflector characterized in that it comprises:a) a curved or planar substrate which is a part moulded in composite material based on resin reinforced with cut fibres, preferably having a roughness (mean Ra) of less than 30 nm, more particularly less than 20 nm, b1) means for attaching said reflector to a support, said means being anchored or moulded in said moulded part, substrate a), and optionally', 'b2) moulded attachment means which are means for assembly between moulded parts, substrates a), preferably by interlocking of the edges of said moulded parts,, 'b) attachment elements carried integrally by said moulded part, substrate a), by the means of moulding alone and without any perforation of said substrate and without any adhesive or gluing means, these means b) beingc) a reflective layer of silver-based metallic coating with a thickness of from 60 to 200 nm, preferably from 60 to 150 nm, having a reflectance of more than 94% in accordance with standard ISO 9050.2) Reflector according to claim 1 , characterized in that said metallic coating is applied directly to said substrate a).3) Reflector according to claim 1 , characterized in that said metallic coating of layer c) is applied to an organic claim 1 , adhesion-promoting coating layer d) claim 1 , d) being applied directly to said substrate a) and before said layer c).4) Reflector according to claim 3 , characterized in that said coating of the layer d) is at the same time a coating acting to reduce the roughness of said ...

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Номер записи: 47
31-10-2013 дата публикации

THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20130285380A1
Автор: Afremov Leon
Принадлежит: BRIGHTSOURCE INDUSTRIES (ISRAEL) LTD.

Insolation can be used to heat a solar fluid for use in generating electricity. During periods of relatively higher insolation, excess enthalpy in a superheated solar fluid can be stored in a thermal storage system for subsequent use during periods of relatively lower insolation or at times when supplemental electricity generation is necessary. Enthalpy from superheated solar fluid can be transferred to the thermal storage system so as to heat a storage medium therein, but the enthalpy transfer can be limited such that the superheated solar fluid does not condense or only partially condenses. The remaining enthalpy in the de-superheated solar fluid can be used for other applications, such as, but not limited to, preheating the solar fluid for an evaporating solar receiver, supplementing the input to a superheating solar receiver, industrial applications, resource extraction, and/or fuel production. 1. A method of generating electricity using insolation , comprising: generating superheated steam at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure using insolation;', 'using a first portion of the generated steam to drive a turbine so as to produce electricity;', 'directing a second portion of the generated steam to a first flowpath of a first heat exchanger in thermal communication with first and second thermal reservoirs; and', enthalpy in the second portion of the generated steam in the first flowpath is transferred to the storage medium in the second flowpath so as to heat the storage medium from a first temperature less than a boiling point of water at said pressure to a second temperature greater than the boiling point of water,', 'fluid exiting from the first flowpath of the first heat exchanger has a temperature at or greater than the boiling point of water at said pressure, and', 'at least some of the fluid exiting the first flowpath of first heat exchanger remains in the form of steam; and, 'at a same time as said directing, flowing a storage medium from the ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Radiochemical Synthesis Apparatus Using Spatial Temperature Manipulation

Номер: US20130294984A1
Автор: Jianzhong Zhang
Принадлежит: Individual

A compact and flexible apparatus that may be used to carry out multistep chemical or radiochemical synthesis is disclosed. Radiochemical tracers may be synthesized through a spatial temperature manipulation approach. The reaction vessel and the reagent vials can be removed after a single use, suggesting the apparatus can be used multiple times a day.

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Номер записи: 49
14-11-2013 дата публикации

CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER GENERATION USING SOLAR RECEIVERS

Номер: US20130298557A1
Автор: Anderson Bruce, Bennhold Florian, Brown Dan, Hilgert Christoph, Treece William Dean
Принадлежит: Wilson Solarpower Corporation

Inventive concentrated solar power systems using solar receivers, and related devices and methods, are generally described. 199-. (canceled)100. A solar receiver comprising:a low pressure fluid chamber comprising a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and an opening for receiving concentrated solar radiation;a solar absorber housed within the low pressure fluid chamber; anda transparent object that defines at least a portion of a wall of the low pressure fluid chamber;wherein concentrated solar radiation received through the opening passes through the transparent object into the low pressure fluid chamber and impinges upon the solar absorber.101. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the low pressure fluid chamber defines a fluid flow path from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet claim 100 ,wherein, between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, the fluid flow path extends across at least a portion of the transparent object and through one or more passages within the solar absorber.102. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the transparent object has a parabolic shape.103. The solar receiver claim 102 , wherein the concave face of the parabolic shape is directed toward the opening.104. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the transparent object has a radius of curvature of 1 foot to 50 feet.105106-. (canceled)107. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the transparent object has a planar disc shape.108. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the transparent object has a diameter in a range of 1 meter to 5 meters.109. (canceled)110. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the transparent object has a thickness in a range of 0.5 inch to 4 inches.111. (canceled)112. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the maximum allowable working pressure of the low pressure fluid chamber is equal to or less than 2 atm.113115-. (canceled)116. The solar receiver of claim 100 , wherein the low pressure fluid chamber defines a recess within which an outer rim of the ...

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Номер записи: 50
14-11-2013 дата публикации

MANAGEABLE HYBRID PLANT USING PHOTOVOLTAIC AND SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGY AND ASSOCIATED OPERATING METHOD

Номер: US20130298964A1
Автор: Fernandez Calderon Lucia, Nuñez Bootello Juan Pablo, Serrano Gallar Lucia, Valenzuela Rubia Salvador
Принадлежит: ABENGOA SOLAR NEW TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.

Manageable hybrid plant using photovoltaic and solar thermal technology and associated operating method, wherein said hybrid plant comprises three levels of generation: 14. Manageable hybrid plant using photovoltaic and solar thermal technology , the solar thermal part of the plant being of the type that converts solar radiation into thermal energy by absorbing heat from the heat transfer fluid flowing through a receiver and that fluid , supersaturated and/or superheated and in the form of steam , is sent to a turbine to produce electricity and is hybridized with a natural gas boiler to meet the manageability requirements and is completed with a thermal storage system in the form of steam or molten salt in a series of tanks , to meet the established requirement of having a storage capacity of primary energy of at least hours of use , and the part of photovoltaic plant being where solar radiation is captured in photovoltaic systems that generate electricity as DC which is transformed into alternating current by an inverter , wherein the hybrid plant includes three levels of generation:{'b': '1', 'Level corresponds to a portion of the photovoltaic generation that covers the self consumption of solar tracking systems of the concentration elements or heliostats of the solar thermal plant and the self consumption of the power block of the plant;'}{'b': '2', 'Level corresponds to the generation of the solar thermal plant and another portion of photovoltaic generation that covers the consumption of the auxiliary services of the solar thermal plant;'}{'b': 3', '1', '2', '2', '3', '3, 'Level corresponds to the generation of another area of photovoltaic production that contributes to improving the total production curve, the total power generated by the hybrid plant and discharged into the network, being the result of the sum of generation of the three levels and wherein level comprises low voltage connection lines, level comprises low voltage connection lines, which have ...

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Номер записи: 51
21-11-2013 дата публикации

REACTOR VESSELS WITH PRESSURE AND HEAT TRANSFER FEATURES FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-BASED FUELS AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130309164A1
Автор: McAlister Roy Edward
Принадлежит:

Reactor vessels with pressure and heat transfer features for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A representative reactor system includes a first reaction zone and a heat path, a reactant source coupled to the first reaction zone, and a first actuator coupled to cyclically pressurize the first reaction zone. A second reaction zone is in fluid communication with the first, a valve is coupled between the first and second reaction zones to control a flow rate therebetween, and a second actuator is coupled in fluid communication with the second reaction zone to cyclically pressurize the second reaction zone. First and second heat exchangers direct heat from products to reactants in the reaction zones. A controller controls the first and second actuators in a coordinated manner based at least in part on a flow rate of the second product from the second reaction zone. 127-. (canceled)28. A chemical reactor system , comprising:a first reaction zone and a heat path positioned to direct heat into the first reaction zone;a reactant source coupled to the first reaction zone;a second reaction zone in fluid communication with the first reaction zone;a mechanism coupled between the first and second reaction zones to control a flow rate between the first and second reaction zones; and cyclically pressurize the first reaction zone;', 'cyclically pressurize the second reaction zone in a manner that depends at least in part on a flow of a product from the first reaction zone to the second reaction zone., 'a controller operatively coupled to the first and second reaction zones, the controller being programmed with instructions that, when executed29. The system of claim 28 , further comprising:a first heat exchanger positioned to direct heat from a first product leaving the first reaction zone to a reactant entering the first reaction zone;a second heat exchanger positioned to direct heat from a second product leaving the second ...

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Номер записи: 52
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Solar receiver and associated energy conversion apparatus

Номер: US20130319501A1
Автор: Donald Bennett Hilliard
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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Номер записи: 53
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Solar receiver

Номер: US20130319503A1
Автор: Beomhee Lee, Yazdan Mantilla
Принадлежит: PHOTONRGY

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.

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Номер записи: 54
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Solar concentrator assembly

Номер: US20130319506A1
Автор: Chee Woon WONG, Kok Keong Chong, Ming Hui TAN, Tiong Keat YEW
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

The present invention provides a solar concentrator assembly comprising a non-imaging dish concentrator and a photovoltaic receiver for the application of concentrator photovoltaic system that provides uniform solar flux, matches the square or rectangular solar images to the square or rectangular dimension of the photovoltaic receiver and produces high solar concentration ratio. The present invention also provides a solar concentrator assembly that is cost effective and has simpler mechanical structure.

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Номер записи: 55
12-12-2013 дата публикации

MICRO-FLUIDIC DEVICE

Номер: US20130330246A1
Автор: Stemmet Charl P.
Принадлежит: CHEMTRIX B.V.

The present invention relates to a micro-fluidic device comprising a process channel having a top wall, a bottom wall and side walls, the process channel having a height between 0.2 mm and 3 mm, a width between 1.0 and 50 mm and support means within said process channel. The support means extends between the bottom wall and the top wall of the process channel in a direction substantially perpendicularly to the top wall. The micro-fluidic device comprises at least one heat exchange means parallel to the process channel and optionally comprises a static mixing element. The present invention further relates to a kit of parts and a micro-fluidic system comprising such micro-fluidic devices. 11277aab. A micro-fluidic device () comprising a process channel () having a top wall , a bottom wall and side walls , the process channel having a height between 0.2 mm and 3 mm , a width between 1.0 and 50 mm and support means ( , ) within said process channel , the support means extending between the bottom wall and the top wall of the process channel in a direction substantially perpendicularly to the top wall , the micro-fluidic device comprising at least one heat exchange means parallel to the process channel.2. The micro-fluidic device according to claim 1 , wherein the volume of the support means is preferably 20-75 vol % claim 1 , more preferably 30-65 vol % and even more preferably 40-60 vol % claim 1 , of the sum of the volume in which a fluid can flow in the process channel and the volume of the support means in the process channel.3. The micro-fluidic device according to claim 1 , wherein the process channel comprises between 1 and 50 micro-channels having a height of between 0.2 mm and 3 mm and a width between 0.1 mm and 5 mm claim 1 , the support means being wall members of the micro-channels claim 1 , and wherein optionally the length of the process channel is between 0.1 and 5 m.4. The micro-fluidic device according to claim 1 , wherein the process channel has a ...

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Номер записи: 56
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Modular roofing system

Номер: US20130333303A1
Автор: Kelvin D. Elisary
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular roofing system includes a lower set of co-adjacent rectangular panels locked together by an upper set of co-adjacent hexagonal tiles made from a light-weight rigid urethane foam material coated with a durable outer layer of non-foam polyurethane plastic. The tiles can carry photovoltaic cells that interconnect at opposite ends to adjacent tiles. The cells can be replaced on the existing installed tiles using an aligned locking structure for aligning electrical contacts and sealing the cells. Length adjustable modular gutter tiles terminate an array of tiles along a lower roof edge.

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Номер записи: 57
02-01-2014 дата публикации

DUAL HYBRID FLUID HEATING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

Номер: US20140000257A1
Автор: Penev Krassimire Mihaylov
Принадлежит:

A dual hybrid heating apparatus, method of assembly and operation to pre-heat vaporizable fluid by free heat sources—waste heat from heat recovery units and insolation. The pre-heated vaporizable fluid is routed to where a parabolic dish solar concentrator vaporizes it to turn a blade of a turbine generator to generate electricity. Heat is extracted from the vapor to form condensate, but the vapor also heats the condensate before being cooled by heat exchange with fluid cooled by a cooling tower. 1. A dual hybrid fluid heating apparatus; comprising:at least one controller equipped with(a) heat availability logic that determines whether heat from at least one free energy source is or is not available for heat exchange and, if so, issues appropriate commands to effect the heat exchange; and(b) vaporization viability logic that determines whether vaporization of vaporizable fluid is viable with concentrated solar ration from at least one parabolic dish solar concentrator and, if so, issues appropriate command signals to heat the vaporizable fluid with heat from the heat exchange to pre-heat the vaporizable fluid and to thereafter vaporize the pre-heated vaporizable fluid into a vapor by concentrated solar radiation from the at least one parabolic dish solar concentrator up to an extent of viability.2. The dual hybrid fluid heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is equipped also with heat extraction logic that determines whether heat extraction from the vapor is viable and claim 1 , if so claim 1 , to issue appropriate command signals to extract the heat from the vapor to transform the vapor into a condensate and to thereafter heat the condensate with the extracted heat.3. The dual hybrid fluid heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is equipped also with heat extraction logic that determines whether heat extraction from the vapor is viable and claim 1 , if so claim 1 , to issue appropriate command signals to ...

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Номер записи: 58
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Electromagnetic Radiation Collector

Номер: US20140001766A1
Автор: Sayer Timothy James, Yee Terrance Vance
Принадлежит:

An electromagnetic radiation collection apparatus includes an exterior including a bottom portion and first and second walls extending from the bottom portion, the exterior defining a cavity in the bottom portion, the cavity being configured to receive a thermally absorbing material; and a radiation collector. The radiation collector includes a first surface on an interior of the first wall, the first surface being at least partially reflective and positioned to reflect radiation that is incident on the first surface into the cavity; and a second surface on an interior of the second wall, the second surface being at least partially reflective and positioned to reflect radiation that is incident on the second surface into the cavity, where the first and second surfaces face each other to at least partially define an interior region of the radiation collector, and the cavity defines an opening to the interior of the radiation collector. 1. An electromagnetic radiation collection apparatus comprising:an exterior comprising a bottom portion and first and second walls extending from the bottom portion, the exterior defining a cavity in the bottom portion, the cavity being configured to receive a thermally absorbing material; and a first surface on an interior of the first wall, the first surface being at least partially reflective and positioned to reflect radiation that is incident on the first surface into the cavity; and', 'a second surface on an interior of the second wall, the second surface being at least partially reflective and positioned to reflect radiation that is incident on the second surface into the cavity, wherein', 'the first and second surfaces face each other to at least partially define an interior region of the radiation collector, and', 'the cavity defines an opening to the interior of the radiation collector., 'a radiation collector comprising2. The electromagnetic radiation collection apparatus of claim 1 , wherein radiation that enters the ...

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Номер записи: 59
09-01-2014 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED VARIABLE REFLECTIVITY COATINGS

Номер: US20140011017A1
Автор: Miller Seth
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Coatings configured to change between a relatively higher reflectivity state and a relatively lower reflectivity state depending at least partially upon temperature are generally disclosed. Some example coatings may include a selectively reflective layer including a plurality of microcapsules, which may include an ionic liquid and/or a surfactant within a shell. The microcapsules may have a relatively higher reflectively when at temperatures above a cloud transition temperature and/or a relatively lower reflectivity when at temperatures below the cloud transition temperature. When at temperatures above the cloud transition temperature, the selectively reflective layer may reflect a first fraction of the incident light When at temperatures below the cloud transition temperature, the selectively reflective layer may reflect a second fraction of the incident light. The first fraction of the incident light may be greater than the second fraction of the incident light. 116.-. (canceled)17. A selectively reflective construction material configured to change between a reflectively higher reflectivity state and a relatively lower reflectivity state depending at least partially upon a temperature at least a portion of the material , the material comprising:a base layer including a light-absorbent surface; anda selectively reflective layer comprising a plurality of microcapsules disposed on the light-absorbent surface and disposed between a source of incident light and the light-absorbent surface, the plurality of microcapsules having a relatively higher reflectivity when at temperatures below a transition temperature;wherein, when at temperatures above the transition temperature, the selectively reflective layer reflects a first fraction of the incident light; andwherein, when at temperatures below the transition temperature, the selectively reflective layer reflects a second fraction of the incident light, the first fraction of the incident light being greater than the ...

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Номер записи: 60
23-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING RADIATION ENERGY

Номер: US20140020385A1
Автор: Petkanchin Lachezar Lazarov
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for utilizing radiation is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a collector unit, a transfer unit and a working unit. The collector unit comprises at least one radiation reflecting surface adapted to focus radiation and to direct said radiation to said transfer unit. The transfer unit may comprise at least one transparent section, which is integrated into a wall of a first working fluid reservoir of said working unit. The first working fluid reservoir may comprise working fluid, wherein said transfer unit is arranged such as to directly transmit radiation to said working fluid to heat said working fluid. 1. An apparatus for utilizing radiation , comprisinga collector unit, a transfer unit, and a working unit;wherein the collector unit comprises at least one radiation reflecting surface adapted to focus radiation and to direct said radiation to said transfer unit;wherein the transfer unit comprises at least one transparent section, which is integrated into a wall of a first working fluid reservoir of said working unit;wherein said first working fluid reservoir comprises a working fluid; andwherein said transfer unit is arranged such as to directly transmit radiation to said working fluid to heat said working fluid.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said working fluid is provided only within said working unit.3. The apparatus of to claim 1 , wherein said working fluid only flows within said working unit.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a second end of said transfer unit is formed as a lens to refract the emergent radiation such as to achieve essentially uniform radiation dispersion in said first working fluid reservoir.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said transfer unit comprises an essentially transparent heat insulation coating claim 1 , adapted to reduce heat flow from said working fluid to the environment through said transfer unit.6. The apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein said transfer unit comprises a fibre optic cable with a first end ...

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Номер записи: 61
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Device and method for controlling floating structure

Номер: US20140020613A1
Автор: Do Young Woo
Принадлежит: Individual

Aspects of the present invention relate to a device and method for controlling a floating structure of a solar power generating device, which can generate electricity from solar power of incident light while tracking the position of the sun in a state in which it floats on the water.

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Номер записи: 62
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Blind

Номер: US20140027069A1
Автор: Daniele Oppizzi
Принадлежит: ILAND Green Tech SA

The invention relates to a photovoltaic blind ( 1 ) comprising a rotating drum ( 2 ) and several flexible photovoltaic panels ( 10 - 12 ) that can be rolled up and unrolled around this rotating drum to close respectively unfold the blind. The device comprises a ventilation tube ( 19 ) and a ventilator ( 190 ) powered by the photovoltaic panels in order to create an air flux under the photovoltaic blind.

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Номер записи: 63
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Startup systems and methods for solar boilers

Номер: US20140034045A1
Автор: Andrew Plotkin, Craig Gillum, Gabriel Kaufmann, Kevin Toupin, Leon Afremov, Robert Kunkel, Yona Magen
Принадлежит: Babcock Power Services Inc

A startup system for a solar boiler includes a main fluid circuit having a plurality of solar boiler panels for generating power from solar energy. An auxiliary fluid circuit is selectively connected in fluid communication with the main fluid circuit by a plurality of valves. An auxiliary boiler is operatively connected to the auxiliary fluid circuit. The valves connecting the auxiliary fluid circuit to the main fluid circuit are configured to be opened and closed to selectively place the auxiliary boiler in fluid communication with portions of the main fluid circuit to supply heat to the portions of the main fluid circuit in preparation to produce power from solar energy.

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Номер записи: 64
20-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES

Номер: US20140047780A1
Автор: Feazell E. Danny, Feazell Gary N., Quinn James G.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one foundation panel, at least one sub-floor truss supporting the plurality of floor panels and placed atop the at least one foundation panel, at least one sub-roof truss supporting the plurality of roof panels, and at least one floor coupling bracket, each floor coupling bracket coupling one wall panel, one floor panel, one sub-floor truss, and one foundation panel. 1. A system for constructing a temporary structure , comprising:a plurality of wall panels;a plurality of roof panels;a plurality of floor panels;at least one adjustable support structure;at least one sub-floor truss supporting the plurality of floor panels and placed atop the at least one adjustable support structure;at least one sub-roof truss supporting the plurality of roof panels; andat least one floor coupling bracket, each floor coupling bracket coupling one wall panel, one floor panel, and one sub-floor truss.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one tie-down coupled to the structure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wall panels claim 1 , the roof panels claim 1 , and the floor panels are identical.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a coating on the surface of at least one panel.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is adapted to be assembled and disassembled into the original components on location.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the system is adapted to be re-located and reassembled after being disassembled.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of screws claim 1 , adhesive claim 1 , rivets claim 1 , bolts claim 1 , or nails to adjoin panels.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the structure is a multi-story structure.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the roof panels of the first story are the floor panels of the second story.10. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 65
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DIMENSIONING A SOLAR GENERATION SYSTEM, AND THE SOLAR GENERATION SYSTEM OBTAINED

Номер: US20140047839A1
Автор: ABATE Salvatore, BARBERI Riccardo, DESIDERIO Giovanni, LOMBARDO Giuseppe
Принадлежит: DELTAE S.r.l.

Method for dimensioning a solar generation system and the solar generation system obtained, including a solar radiation heat absorber for a Stirling engine. The Stirling engine includes a head and a heat exchanger surrounding the head of the engine, the absorber having a cavity shaped so as to be joined onto the head of the engine and to transfer heat to the heat exchanger. The method includes the step of giving the absorber such a mass as to guarantee stable operation of the Stirling engine during temporary periods of predefined duration wherein the solar radiation is insufficient to guarantee operation of the engine (Pric Подробнее

Номер записи: 66
20-02-2014 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR FOR PHOTOREACTIONS

Номер: US20140050630A1
Автор: ASANO Yukako, Togashi Shigenori
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A microreactor for photoreactions includes a housing upper part, a lid plate made of a material that allows transmission of light, a flow path plate made of a material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity, and a housing lower part. Light is applied through a window of the housing upper part and the lid plate to a flow path of the flow path plate. The lid plate made of the material that allows transmission of light and the flow path plate made of the material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity are welded each other to form an integrated body. 1. A microreactor for photoreactions to proceed a photoreaction of a reactant or a plurality of reactants comprising:a flow path plate on which a flow path for passing the reactant or a plurality of reactants is formed, wherein the flow path plate is made of a material having a high thermal conductivity and suppressing light reflection.2. The microreactor for photoreactions according to claim 1 , whereinthe light reflectance of the flow path plate is 5.1% to 15.3% at a wavelength of light of 240 to 2600 nm.3. The microreactor for photoreactions according to claim 2 , whereinthe thermal conductivity of the flow path plate is 31.2 (W/(m·K)).4. The microreactor for photoreactions according to claim 3 , comprisinga lid plate made of a light transmitting material to be secured with the flow path plate in which the lid plate has a fluid inlet and a fluid exit formed at positions corresponding to a fluid inlet and a fluid exit formed to the flow path plate respectively.5. The microreactor for photoreactions according to claim 4 , comprising a housing upper part and a housing lower part for putting and fixing the lid plate and the flow path plate therebetween claim 4 , in which a fluid inlet and a fluid exit are formed to the housing upper part at positions corresponding to the fluid inlet and the fluid exit of the lid plate respectively.6. A microreactor device for ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Structural building panels with interlocking seams

Номер: US20140053481A1
Автор: Charles H. Leahy
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods providing a modular building having pre-fabricated panel wall components are easily assembled to form a predetermined, energy efficient structure that provides for mating alignment and securement of the modular panels with each other along their adjoining seams.

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Номер записи: 68
20-03-2014 дата публикации

SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT

Номер: US20140075939A1
Автор: AGA Vipluv, Boschek Erik, Simiano Marco
Принадлежит: ALSTOM Technology Ltd

A solar thermal power plant includes a solar radiation receiver mounted on a tower surrounded by a heliostat field to receive solar radiation reflected by heliostats forming the heliostat field. The power plant includes a power generation circuit including a steam turbine for driving an electrical generator to produce electrical power, and water in the power generation circuit is capable of being heated directly by solar radiation reflected onto the solar radiation receiver by the heliostat field to generate steam to drive the steam turbine. The power plant also includes an energy storage circuit including a thermal energy storage fluid, such as molten salt, which is capable of being heated directly by solar radiation reflected by the heliostat field. A heat exchanger is also provided for recovering thermal energy from the thermal energy storage fluid in the energy storage circuit; the recovered thermal energy may then be used to generate steam to drive the steam turbine. 1. A solar thermal power plant comprising:-a tower;a plurality of heliostats surrounding the tower and forming a heliostat field;a solar radiation receiver mounted on the tower to receive solar radiation reflected by the heliostat field;a power generation circuit including a steam turbine for driving an electrical generator to produce electrical power, water in the power generation circuit being capable of being heated directly by solar radiation reflected onto the solar radiation receiver by the heliostat field to generate steam to drive the steam turbine;an energy storage circuit including a thermal energy storage fluid capable of being heated directly by solar radiation reflected by the heliostat field; anda heat exchanger for recovering thermal energy from the thermal energy storage fluid in the energy storage circuit.2. A solar thermal power plant according to claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is arranged to generate steam for the power generation circuit.3. A solar thermal power plant ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-04-2014 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY INSULATION

Номер: US20140090322A1
Автор: JR. Norman G., Schabel
Принадлежит: SCHABEL POLYMER TECHNOLOGY, LLC

A structural assembly () providing both a surface () and an insulating stratum associated with the surface. The assembly () can comprise structural members (-) and pods () associated with the structural members (-). The pods () contribute to structural integrity, thermal insulation, and/or sound attenuation. The pods or pod-like material can be used in or on horizontal or vertical cavities, in or on horizontal or vertical surfaces, and/or incorporated into a structural assembly or equipment housing. 1. A structural assembly having a surface and an insulating stratum below the surface , said assembly comprising structural members and a pod associated with the structural members;wherein the pod comprises a solidified carrier and pellets dispersed within the solidified carrier; andwherein the pod structurally contributes to the load-supporting capacity of the surface and insulating potential of the stratum.2. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the surface has a load-supporting capacity of at least 80 psf.3. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 1 , comprising a plurality of cavities and pods occupying at least some of the cavities; wherein:each pod comprises a solidified carrier and pellets dispersed within the solidified carrier; andeach pod structurally contributes to the load-supporting capacity of the surface.4. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the plurality of cavities are arranged in a grid formed by the structural members.5. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the pods adopt to the shape of their occupied cavities or structural surface.630. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 3 , wherein each pod is dimensionally stable after installation claim 3 , with its volume V remaining substantially the same for a long period of time.730. A structural assembly as set forth in claim 6 , wherein each pod's volume V remains within 5% claim 6 , of its installation volume.830. A structural assembly ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-04-2014 дата публикации

DIRECT PHOTOCONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE TO LIQUID PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140090972A1
Автор: "OConnor Paul", CORMA CANOS Avelino, GARCÍA GÓMEZ Hermenegildo
Принадлежит: ANTECY B.V.

A photocatalytic process is disclosed for the reduction of carbon dioxide and water. The process comprises reacting carbon dioxide and water in the presence of a photocatalytic composition that is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of from 200 to 700 nm. The photocatalytic composition is capable of chemisorbing carbon dioxide. 1. A photocatalytic process for the reduction of carbon dioxide and water , said process comprises the steps of:(a) providing a photocatalytic composition capable of chemisorbing carbon dioxide;(b) reacting carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the photocatalytic material while the photocatalytic composition is radiated with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the range of from 200 nm to 700 nm.2. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is carried out at a reaction temperature in the range of from 50° C. to 400° C.3. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is carried out with water in its liquid form.4. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is carried out with water in its vapor form.5. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation comprises sunlight.6. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein the photocatalytic composition has a carbon dioxide chemisorption capacity of at least 0.15 mmole/g and a relative carbon dioxide pressure of 0.1 MPa.7. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein the photocatalytic composition comprises nanoparticles of a refractory oxide.8. The photocatalytic process of claim 7 , wherein the photocatalytic composition comprises nanoparticles of titania or ceria.9. The photocatalytic process of claim 8 , wherein the photocatalytic composition comprises titania and potassium.10. The photocatalytic process of claim 9 , wherein the photocatalytic composition comprises KO and TiO.11. The photocatalytic process of claim 1 , wherein the photocatalytic composition comprises ...

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Номер записи: 71
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Adjustable solar panel cap and method of manufacturing same

Номер: US20140096463A1
Автор: James L. Prentice
Принадлежит: Individual

A solar panel cap and light cap secured to a wall or parapet through the use of a fixed coping having two vertical supports on either side of a locking channel. The vertical supports are biased or resilient to secure the coping to the top of the parapet or wall. The locking channel is configured to slidably receive a locking insert from a solar panel cap or light cap, each configured to connect to an adjacent cap such that they are electrically coupled. The solar panel caps include a horizontal base and an angled solar panel pivotally attached on one edge to the horizontal base. Support plates are pivotally attached to opposite edges of both the horizontal base and the angled solar panel such that when they overlap and are secured to one another the angled solar panel is adjustably positionable relative to the horizontal base.

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Номер записи: 72
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SOLAR CONCENTRATOR, AND HEAT COLLECTION APPARATUS AND SOLAR THERMAL POWER GENERATION APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20150000278A1
Автор: Furuta Taizan, Furutani Akira
Принадлежит:

A center of gravity Q of a mirror structure , which has a plurality of mirrors , is located between the plurality of mirrors . A driving mechanism that rotates the mirror structure includes a first rotational shaft that has a first rotational axis A as a central axis and is supported by a supporting base to be rotatable, a first drive device that rotates the first rotational shaft , a second rotational shaft that has the mirror structure fixed thereto, has a second rotational axis A which is orthogonal to the first rotational axis A as a central axis, and is mounted on the first rotational shaft to be rotatable, and a second drive device that rotates the second rotational shaft . The center of gravity Q of the mirror structure is located in the first rotational shaft and in the second rotational shaft 1. A solar concentrator comprising:a mirror structure that includes a plurality of mirrors;a driving mechanism that directs sunlight which is reflected by the plurality of mirrors of the mirror structure to a predetermined concentrating position; anda supporting base that supports the driving mechanism,wherein a center of gravity of the mirror structure is located between the plurality of mirrors,wherein the driving mechanism includes a first rotational shaft that has a first rotational axis as a central axis and is supported by the supporting base to be rotatable, a first drive device that rotates the first rotational shaft, a second rotational shaft that has the mirror structure fixed thereto, has a second rotational axis which is orthogonal to the first rotational axis as a central axis, and is mounted on the first rotational shaft to be rotatable, and a second drive device that rotates the second rotational shaft, andwherein the center of gravity of the mirror structure is located in the first rotational shaft or in an extension from the first rotational shaft and in the second rotational shaft or in an extension from the second rotational shaft.2. The solar ...

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Номер записи: 73
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SOLAR MOUNTING SYSTEM HAVING AUTOMATIC GROUNDING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20150000725A1
Автор: Reilly Richard T., Vietas William L.
Принадлежит: RBI SOLAR, INC.

A solar mounting system includes at least one solar panel with a panel frame and a support structure including at least one elongated support rail configured to support the panel frame of the at least one solar panel. The elongated support rail includes a grounding structure with a raised edge formed from material of the at least one elongated support rail. The raised edge is configured to cut through a protective coating surrounding a conductive material forming the panel frame, thereby grounding the solar panel by providing direct electrical contact between the panel frame and the at least one elongated support rail. This automatic grounding does not require additional grounding equipment or elements to be added to the solar mounting system. 1. A solar mounting system , comprising:at least one solar panel including at least one photovoltaic cell and a panel frame manufactured from a conductive material and supporting the at least one photovoltaic cell; anda support structure including a plurality of support members configured to support the at least one solar panel above a base surface and at least one elongated support rail supported by at least one of the plurality of support members and including a grounding structure defining a raised edge formed from material of the at least one elongated support rail, the raised edge projecting outwardly from the at least one elongated support rail,wherein when the at least one solar panel is secured with the at least one elongated support rail, the raised edge of the grounding structure on the at least one elongated support rail provides direct electrical contact with the conductive material of the panel frame to ground the at least one solar panel.2. The solar mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elongated support rail comprises a purlin having a first supporting surface provided with the grounding structure claim 1 , a second supporting surface spaced from the first supporting surface and configured to be ...

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Номер записи: 74
01-01-2015 дата публикации

CLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR SOLAR TRACKER

Номер: US20150001356A1
Автор: AU Alexander W.
Принадлежит:

In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction. 1. A solar tracker apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first anchoring region and a second anchoring region, the support structure being configured from a thickness of metal material, the support structure being configured in an upright manner, and having a major plane region;a pivot device configured on the support structure; anda torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support and configured to be normal to the plane region, the torque tube being configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.2. The apparatus of wherein the support structure is stamped from the thickness of metal material.3. The apparatus of wherein the pivot device is configured to allow the torque tube to move about an arc direction claim 1 , while being fixed in other spatial domains.4. The apparatus of wherein the pivot device comprises a pin structure configured in a sleeve or bearing assembly; the pivot device comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 75
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Rupturable reliability devices for continuous flow reactor assemblies

Номер: US20160001251A1
Автор: Khaled LAYOUNI
Принадлежит: Corning Inc

A flow reactor assembly ( 10 ) includes a fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ) which include a module body ( 18 ) having an internal flow path ( 20 ) in communication with an inlet ( 22 ) and an outlet ( 28 ) and a module burst pressure. A pressure relief valve ( 36,38,40 ) relieve pressure within the fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ). The pressure relief valves ( 36,38,40 ) have a relief pressure value that is less than the module burst pressure. Rupturable reliability devices ( 50,52,54,56 ) have a fluid passageway extending therethough through which fluid is received from or directed to the fluidic module ( 12,14,16 ). The rupturable reliability device ( 50,52,54,56 ) includes a tubular body having a device burst pressure that is greater than the relief valve pressure value ( 36,38,40 ) and less than the module burst pressure ( 12,14,16 ).

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Номер записи: 76
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR REFRACTION DEVICE FOR HEATING INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

Номер: US20200003453A1
Автор: Heck David P., Zolnowski Michael R.
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Disclosed is a solar refraction device (“SRD”) for heating industrial materials in a heating container, having a bottom, with diffuse solar energy that impinges on an outside surface of the SRD and is refracted through the SRD. The SRD may include a lens array assembly and a plurality of lens panes attached to the lens array assembly. The lens array assembly may include an outside surface corresponding to the outside surface of the SRD, an inside surface, and a plurality of lens array sub-assemblies. 1. A method for heating contents in a container using a solar refraction device , the method comprising:refracting solar energy impinging on a first surfaces of a lens array assembly of the solar refraction device through the lens array assembly toward second surfaces of the lens array assembly, the lens array assembly having a plurality of lens array sub-assemblies;refracting the solar energy at the second surfaces of the lens array assembly to focus refracted solar energy at a plurality of focal points of the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies, wherein each focal point corresponds to a lens array sub-assembly of the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies; andcreating a heating area within the container with the refracted solar energy.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of focal points are below a bottom of the container.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies have different focal lengths.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies include a plurality of Fresnel lenses arranged on a curved frame of the lens array assembly.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lens array sub-assemblies are arranged on a curved frame of the lens array assembly such that light from multiple directions is focused through the lens array sub-assemblies toward the container.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a curved frame is curved along at least two orthogonal axes.7. The method of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 77
01-01-2015 дата публикации

SIMPLIFIED CONSTRUCTION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH A CONSECUTIVELY PLACED SYSTEM BLOCK

Номер: US20150006118A1
Автор: BISCHOFF Martin, Brandes Frederik, Hennig Oliver, Kufer Karl-Heinz, Plociennik Kai, Schule Ingmar
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A method for defining a structure of a photovoltaic system on a system surface with a local topology is provided, including: first placement of a block at a location on the system surface with the local topology; placing additional blocks at additional locations on the system surface without overlapping previously placed blocks, wherein prior to each placement, row spacing of the solar panels of each additional block is adapted to the topology at the location at which the respective additional block was placed, resulting in a change in the extension of the additional block in the direction of the column of solar panels of the additional block, and ending the placement of additional blocks if, by the placement of an additional block, the nominal capacity of a photovoltaic system corresponding to the structure were to be exceeded, or if no additional block can be placed without overlapping previously placed blocks. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': 2', '2, 'defining a further structure of the photovoltaic system, wherein each of the multiplicity of the adaptive blocks corresponds to a second system block (S), wherein the second system block (S) comprises the following components{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'a fixed second number of solar panels (T, T) and an arrangement of the solar panels (T, T) in a fixed number of rows and columns, wherein the arrangement comprises a specification of row spacings (a, a, a, a) between the rows;'}a second DC-AC converter (W); and{'b': '2', 'a second access (Z) from an edge of the second system block (S) to the second DC-AC converter (W).'}3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multiplicity of adaptive blocks is used to define the structure from at least 90% to 95% of the nominal power of the photovoltaic system.41. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the remainder of the photovoltaic system up to 100% of the nominal power of the photovoltaic system is post-structured with ...

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Номер записи: 78
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Solar Slate Plate

Номер: US20170005612A1
Автор: Tomolillo David
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A slate solar panel installation system and method which allows users to install solar panels on their slate tile roofs wherein one slate tile is removed and the present invention is installed in its place. The current invention does not require drilling any holes in the slate tiles, therefore, not affecting the integrity of the roof and reducing the likelihood of leaks to near zero. The present invention is constructed from galvanized steel that will not bend under 120 mile an hour winds making the current invention extremely secure and usable in many different whether conditions. The present invention can be painted to match the color and style of the surrounding tiles, allowing the homeowner to remove the solar panels and rails and leave the present invention in place. 1. A system for the application of solar panels to slate roofs comprising:a rectangular plate comprising an upper side and a lower side;angled bracket;a through plate; anda fastening system.2. The system for the application of solar panels to slate roofs of wherein the angled bracket comprises a right-angled bracket attached to the upper side of the rectangular plate.3. The system for the application of solar panels to slate roofs of wherein the angled bracket comprises a pre-cut oval shaped aperture on a portion of the angled bracket that is perpendicular to the rectangular plate.4. The system for the application of solar panels to slate roofs of wherein the rectangular plate comprises two pre-drilled apertures at top corners of the rectangular plate for placement of screws to allow for stability and twisting.5. The system for the application of solar panels to slate roofs of claim 1 , wherein the rectangular plate comprises a pre-cut slit that runs horizontally across a center of the plate to allow for various placement needs for a four-inch screw that is to be drilled into the rafter.6. The system for fastening solar panels to a slate roof of wherein the material for the rectangular plate is ...

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Номер записи: 79
08-01-2015 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INSULATING A BUILDING

Номер: US20150007518A1
Автор: Fay Ralph Michael
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Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for insulating a component of a home or building. An insulated component may include a generally planar surface and a frame positioned atop one side of the generally planar surface. The frame may include a plurality of outer studs coupled together to form an outer periphery and inner studs that divide the frame into one or more sections. One or more of the sections may include a cavity or hollow space. The insulated component may also include a first layer of insulation within one or more of the cavities. The first layer of insulation may include a pour insulation material that transitions from a liquid state or phase to a solid state or phase. 1. A method of insulating a component of a building comprising: a generally planar surface; and', 'a frame comprising a plurality of outer components coupled together to define an outer periphery and one or more inner components that divide the frame into one or more sections, the frame being positioned atop one side of the generally planar surface so that at least one of the sections comprises a cavity; and, 'providing a component of a building, the component comprisingapplying a pour insulation material within the cavity to insulate the component, wherein the pour insulation material transitions from a liquid state to a solid state to form a first layer of insulation within the cavity, and wherein the first layer of insulation comprises an insulation R value of between about 3.5 and about 7 per inch of insulation.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a second layer of insulation atop the first layer of insulation claim 1 , the second layer of insulation comprising an insulation material different than the pour insulation material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second layer of insulation comprises loose fill fiber insulation.4. A component of a home or building comprising:a generally planar surface; a plurality of outer studs coupled together ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR ROOF TILE WITH A UNIFORM APPEARANCE

Номер: US20200007074A1
Автор: Liu John, Padilla Milan, Peterson Carl
Принадлежит: Tesla, Inc.

One embodiment can provide a photovoltaic roof tile. The photovoltaic roof tile can include a transparent front cover, a back cover, a plurality of photovoltaic structures positioned between the front cover and the back cover, and a front-cover-colorant layer positioned on an interior surface of the transparent front cover that faces a top surface of the photovoltaic structures. A color of the front-cover-colorant layer can substantially match a color of the top surface of the photovoltaic structures, and the front-cover-colorant layer can be configured to cover regions of the interior surface that are not directly above the top surface of the photovoltaic structures, thereby enabling a substantially uniform appearance of the photovoltaic roof tile. 1. A photovoltaic roof tile , comprising:a transparent front cover;a back cover;a plurality of photovoltaic structures positioned between the front cover and the back cover; anda front-cover-colorant layer positioned on an interior surface of the transparent front cover that faces a top surface of the photovoltaic structures, wherein a color of the front-cover-colorant layer substantially matches a color of the top surface of the photovoltaic structures, and wherein the front-cover-colorant layer is configured to cover regions of the interior surface that are not directly above the top surface of the photovoltaic structures, thereby enabling a substantially uniform appearance of the photovoltaic roof tile.2. The photovoltaic roof tile of claim 1 , wherein a respective photovoltaic structure comprises a first edge busbar positioned near an edge of a first surface and a second edge busbar positioned near an opposite edge of a second surface claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of photovoltaic structures is arranged in such a way that the first edge busbar of a first photovoltaic structure overlaps the second edge busbar of an adjacent photovoltaic structure claim 1 , thereby resulting in the plurality of photovoltaic ...

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Номер записи: 81
02-01-2020 дата публикации

COMPATIBLE, UNIVERSAL, INTERACTIVE SOLAR ROOFING SYSTEM FOR THE ECONOMIC GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER, AND PROCESS FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME

Номер: US20200007075A1
Автор: Somogyi Miklós
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The present invention pertains to a compatible, universal, next-generation interactive solar roof tile system for the economical production of electric energy from an external light source in such a way that the flat surface of the roof tile body () has a solar layer () containing solar cells, the solar layer () is covered with a sun-permeable protective layer (), the solar cells are equipped with integrated conductors () and connectors (), wherein the outer dimensions of the roof tile are compatible with those of the majority of previously produced tiles, and it has a substrate tile body () manufactured according to the desired shape and size. The heat and frost-resistant basic material of the roof tile is made of non-combustible composite or recycled materials or a combination of those. On flat surfaces and on convex or concave surfaces the solar cells and solar layers () are series or parallel connected in the form of strips with standards-compliant conductors and electric shock-protected connectors, as well as the substrate tile body () has a fixed on fire resistant heat-insulating layer (). The solar cell layers () are connected to an interactive, integrated LED lighting device () equipped with a control unit to allow displaying of images, advertising signages and digital visualisation. 1166824. Compatible , universal , next-generation interactive solar roof tile system for the economical production of electric energy from an external light source in such a way that the flat surface of the roof tile body () has a solar layer () containing solar cells , the solar layer () is covered with a sun-permeable protective layer () , the solar cells are equipped with integrated conductors () and connectors () ,characterised in that{'b': 1', '6', '1', '5', '6', '7, 'the outer dimensions of the roof tile are compatible with those of the majority of previously produced tiles, it has a substrate tile body () manufactured according to the desired shape and size, its heat and ...

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Номер записи: 82
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Coupling Mechanism

Номер: US20150010350A1
Автор: Emanuel Brian A.
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A coupling mechanism comprising at least two complementary shaped connecting members and a spline member wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are configured to engage with each other and spline member is configured to secure the at least two connecting members together when the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are in an engaged configuration. 1. A coupling mechanism comprising at least two complementary shaped connecting members and a spline member wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are configured to engage with each other and the spline member is configured to secure the at least two complementary shaped connecting members together when the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are in an engaged configuration.2. The coupling mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the complementary shaped connecting members are provided with one or more complementary shaped projecting members.3. The coupling mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are configured to be secured to at least two similarly configured panels such that the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are used to connect two or more similarly configured panels together in a side by side or a stacked arrangement.4. The coupling mechanism as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are secured to opposing surfaces of one of the at least two similarly configured panels claim 3 , the one of the at least two similarly configured panels comprises a first face and a second face which are spaced apart to define a core area of predetermined thickness intermediate to the first face and the second face and a peripheral edge member extends around the core area between the first and second faces wherein the at least two complementary shaped connecting members are positioned on two opposing surfaces of the ...

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Номер записи: 83
12-01-2017 дата публикации

PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR A SOLAR POWER PLANT

Номер: US20170009749A1
Автор: FEDERSEL Katharina, Ladenberger Michael, Lutz Michael, Maurer Stephan, Schierle-Arndt Kerstin, WORTMANN Jüergen
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The invention relates to a pipeline system for a linearly concentrating solar power plant () with at least one receiver line (), in which a heat transfer medium is heated by radiating solar energy, or with a central receiver and at least one emptying tank () and/or one store for the heat transfer medium, the heat transfer medium having a vapor pressure of less than 0.5 bar at the maximum operating temperature. Furthermore, a gas displacement system () is comprised, which connects gas spaces in the at least one emptying tank () and/or in the store for the heat transfer medium to one another and which has a central gas store () and/or a central gas connection () and a central exhaust gas outlet (), through which gas can be discharged into the surroundings. 120-. (canceled)21113210531353739. A pipeline system for a solar power plant () , wherein the pipeline system comprises at least one receiver line () , in which a heat transfer medium is heated by radiating solar energy , or a central receiver , and at least one emptying tank () and/or a store for the heat transfer medium , the heat transfer medium having a vapor pressure of less than . bar at the maximum operating temperature , wherein , the pipeline system furthermore comprises a gas displacement system () , which connects gas spaces of containers used in the solar power plant to one another and which has a central gas store () and/or a central gas connection () and a central exhaust gas outlet () , through which gas can be discharged into the surroundings.2237. The pipeline system according to claim 21 , wherein the central gas connection () is assigned a pump claim 21 , by means of which the pressure of the gas can be increased.23. The pipeline system according to claim 21 , wherein the store for the heat transfer medium is a stratified store.24314313. The pipeline system according to claim 21 , wherein the gas displacement system () is connected to a gas pressure system () which is connected to emptying valves ...

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Номер записи: 84
12-01-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Generating Steam Using a Solar Power Source in Conjunction with a Geothermal Power Source

Номер: US20170010022A1
Автор: Newman Michael
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Systems and methods for generating electrical power using a solar power system that comprises a pressurized closed loop pipe containing a transfer liquid extending between a solar collector and a heat exchanger. The transfer liquid is heated by the solar collector and gives up its thermal energy at the heat exchange to produce steam. The system also includes a source of geothermal energy and a source of natural gas. The geothermal energy in the form of heat separates the natural gas from the ground water in a separation tank. At the resulting heated ground water from the separation tank is connected to the heat exchanger to supplement thermal energy from the solar collector. 1. A method for generating a liquid vapor comprising:a) heating a closed loop pipe containing a heat transfer liquid having a boiling temperature at one atmosphere of pressure, wherein the pipe is positioned such that concentrated solar energy from the solar collector is focused on a portion of the closed loop pipe thereby heating the transfer liquid to an operating temperature that is above the boiling temperature of the heat transfer liquid at the one atmosphere of pressure;b) pressurizing the closed loop pipe by means of a closed internal chamber, where vapor of the heat transfer liquid can form in an upper section of the chamber but cannot be released, thereby self-regulating the vapor pressure of the heat transfer liquid contained in the closed loop pipe to maintain the heat transfer liquid in its liquid state in the closed loop pipe at the operating temperature;c) extracting thermal energy from the closed loop pipe by means of a heat exchanger with a portion of the closed loop pipe located in the heat exchanger and the heat exchanger including a vapor outlet pipe for liquid vapor;d) connecting a ground source of natural gas and a ground source of thermal energy to a gas/water separation tank;e) separating of ground water from the natural gas by supplying geothermal energy from the ground ...

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Номер записи: 85
14-01-2016 дата публикации

OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT SINGLE-CRYSTAL CERAMIC RECEIVER TUBES FOR CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER

Номер: US20160010895A1
Автор: Erickson Luke, Gavilan Antonio
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Disclosed embodiments include solar power receiver tubes for a concentrated solar power receiver having a tube wall that is optically transparent to solar energy. Concentrated solar power systems and methods featuring the use of optically transparent receiver tubes are also disclosed. The optically transparent receiver tube may include a transparent tube wall fabricated from at least one of the following materials; single crystal alumina (synthetic sapphire), aluminum oxynitride, spinel, quartz or magnesium aluminum oxide. 110-. (canceled)11. A concentrated solar power receiver comprising:a receiver housing; anda plurality of transparent receiver tubes operatively associated with the receiver housing; a portion of said receiver tubes being optically transparent to solar energy:,wherein the optically transparent receiver tubes are arranged in one or more arrays of receiver tubes.12. The concentrated solar power receiver of wherein the optically transparent receiver tubes comprise walls comprising at least one of the following materials; single crystal alumina claim 11 , aluminum oxynitride claim 11 , spinel claim 11 , magnesium aluminum oxide and quartz.13. The concentrated solar power receiver of further comprising an antireflection coating applied to one or both of an inner surface and an outer surface of a tube wall of one or more of the transparent receiver tubes.14. The concentrated solar power receiver of further comprising a nanostructured surface to reduce reflection formed in one or both of an inner surface and an outer surface of the tube wall of one or more of the transparent receiver tubes.15. The concentrated solar power receiver of further comprising an absorptive coating operatively associated with an inner surface of the wall of one or more of the transparent receiver tubes claim 11 , which absorptive coating absorbs solar energy.16. The concentrated solar power receiver of wherein the absorptive coating is opaque.17. The concentrated solar power ...

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Номер записи: 86
11-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPLEX STRUCTURES IN REFRACTORY BODIES AND METHODS OF FORMING

Номер: US20180010718A1
Автор: Marques Paulo Gaspar Jorge
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A method of forming complex structures in a ceramic-, glass- or glass-ceramic-body microfluidic module is disclosed including the steps of providing at green-state refractory-material structure comprising least a portion of a body of a microfluidic module, providing a removeable insert formed of a carbon or of a carbonaceous material having an external surface comprising a negative surface of a desired surface to be formed in the microfluidic module, machining an opening in the green-state structure, positioning the insert in the opening, firing the green-state structure and the insert together, and after firing is complete, removing the insert. The insert is desirably a screw or screw shape, such that interior threads are formed thereby. The insert desirably comprises graphite, and the structure desirably comprises ceramic, desirably silicon carbide. 1. A method of forming complex structures in a ceramic- , glass- or glass-ceramic-body , the method comprising the steps of:providing at green-state refractory-material structure;providing a removeable insert formed of a carbon or of a carbonaceous material, an external surface of the insert comprising a negative surface of a desired surface to be formed;machining an opening in the green-state structure, leaving an open volume between the external surface of the insert and an interior surface of the opening;positioning the insert in the opening;firing the green-state structure and the insert together;during firing, reducing or closing the open volume; andafter firing is complete, removing the insert.2. The method according to wherein an open volume between the negative surface of the insert and an inside surface of the opening is sufficiently small claim 1 , and wherein a shrinkage of the green-state structure upon firing is sufficiently large claim 1 , such that the open volume is closed curing the firing process and such that said surface of the opening conforms to the negative surface of the insert.3. The method ...

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Номер записи: 87
09-01-2020 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORTING MEMBER

Номер: US20200011058A1
Автор: YANG CHING-LUNG
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A structural steel supporting member includes a vertical post and two opposing vertical plates. The two vertical plates are integrally connected to the top end of the vertical post and are spaced apart by a predetermined distance such that a positioning groove is formed between the top end of the vertical post and the inner sides of the two vertical plates. Thanks to the positioning groove, a structural steel beam that is used to support a solar panel module can be rapidly positioned and installed without using some of the conventionally required components, and the tilt angle of the structural steel beam can be adjusted as needed. 1. A structural steel supporting member , comprising:a vertical post; andtwo opposing vertical plates integrally connected to a top end of the vertical post and spaced apart by a predetermined distance such that a positioning groove is formed between inner sides of the two vertical plates and the top end of the vertical post.2. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , wherein the vertical post is a solid cylindrical body claim 1 , and the predetermined distance between the two vertical plates is smaller than a diameter of the vertical post.3. The structural steel supporting member of claim 2 , wherein the top end of the vertical post has two opposing tapered portions claim 2 , and each of the two vertical plates is integrally connected to one of the tapered portions.4. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , wherein each of the vertical plates has a slot claim 1 , and each said slot has a major-axis direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the vertical post.5. The structural steel supporting member of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing plate claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing plate is provided in the positioning groove and is fixed on one of the vertical plates.6. The structural steel supporting member of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing plate has a top edge and a bottom edge each provided with a ...

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Номер записи: 88
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Thermal Transpiration Generator System

Номер: US20150013337A1
Автор: Nutter Mark Eugene, Wollenberg Ronald Leo
Принадлежит: Engineering Manufacturing Contractors, LLC

A thermal transpiration generator system includes a parabolic dish, a secondary reflector receiving solar energy from the parabolic dish, and a carrier tube directing solar energy from the secondary reflector to a thermal transpiration generator. The thermal transpiration generator includes a sealed vacuum container, a horizontally disposed rotatable shaft within the sealed vacuum container, bearings supporting the rotatable shaft, a first set of vanes secured to the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, a second set of vanes secured to the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith, a high rpm flywheel secured to the shaft between the first and second sets of vanes, an electric generator operatively coupled to the rotatable shaft to be driven by rotation of the rotatable shaft, and a solar energy distribution system for receiving solar energy from the carrier tube and directing light to each of the first and second sets of vanes. 1. A thermal transpiration generator comprising , in combination:a sealed container;a rotatable shaft horizontally disposed within the sealed container;bearings supporting the rotatable shaft within the sealed container;a first set of at least two vanes secured to the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith;a second set of at least two vanes secured to the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith and spaced apart from the first set of at least two vanes along the length of the rotatable shaft;wherein each of the vanes has a light reflecting side and an opposite light absorbing side;an electric generator operatively coupled to the rotatable shaft to be driven by rotation of the rotatable shaft; anda solar energy distribution system for directing light to each of the first and second sets of at least two vanes.2. The thermal transpiration generator according to claim 1 , further comprising a high RPM flywheel secured to the rotatable shaft for rotation therewith.3. The thermal transpiration generator according to claim 2 , wherein the flywheel is ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION APPARATUS

Номер: US20200011571A1
Автор: Hilliard Donald Bennett
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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. 1. A solar-thermal receiver apparatus , comprising:a.) a first substantially transparent glass receiver structure, the first receiver structure having an interior surface;b.) a second substantially transparent glass receiver structure surrounding the first glass receiver structure, the second glass receiver structure spaced from to the first glass receiver structure, wherein a thermal barrier space is formed between the first glass receiver structure and second glass receiver structure, the thermal barrier space containing a thermally insulating medium;c.) an inner cylinder coaxial to and within the first tube, the inner cylinder forming an flow space between the first glass tube and the inner cylinder, the flow space having an outer surface defined by the interior surface of the first glass receiver structure; andd.) fluid coupling means for supplying and removing a heat transferring liquid to the flow space; and,e.) absorption means for providing optical absorption ...

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Номер записи: 90
03-02-2022 дата публикации

CHEMICAL ACTUATORS

Номер: US20220032259A1
Автор: EVANS Parker, Northcutt Robert, SUNDARESAN Vishnu Baba
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Disclosed herein are chemical actuators and ionic motive force transducers. The actuators and transducers are capable of converting an electrical stimulus into an ionic gradient within a reaction volume. 125-. (canceled)26. An ionic motive force transducer , comprising a chamber defining a volume;a working electrode disposed on one side of the chamber,a counter electrode disposed opposite the working electrode, anda reference electrode;wherein the working electrode comprises a doped, conductive polymer in communication with a conductive substrate.27. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the working electrode and counter electrode are in electrical communication with a processor.28. The transducer according to claim 27 , wherein the processor is configured to provide an electrical stimulus to the conductive substrate.29. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the chamber defines a dish.30. The transducer according to claim 29 , wherein the dish comprises a base and at least one side wall.31. The transducer according to claim 30 , wherein the dish comprises a base and a cylindrical side wall.32. The transducer according to claim 30 , wherein the dish comprises a base and a plurality of straight side walls.33. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the chamber defines a channel.34. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive polymer comprises a poly(pyrrole) claim 26 , poly(acetylene) claim 26 , poly(aniline) claim 26 , poly(p-phenylene vinylene) claim 26 , poly(fluorene) claim 26 , poly(phenylene) claim 26 , poly(pyrene) claim 26 , poly(azulene) claim 26 , poly(naphthalene) claim 26 , poly(carbazole) claim 26 , poly(indole) claim 26 , poly(azepine) claim 26 , poly(thiophene) poly(p-phenylene sulfide) claim 26 , poly(furan) claim 26 , or a copolymer thereof.35. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive polymer comprises a poly(pyrrole).36. The transducer according to claim 26 , wherein the conductive ...

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Номер записи: 91
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SOLAR PANEL RACK

Номер: US20160013750A1
Автор: Bell Keith A., Durney Max W.
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A solar panel rack may comprise a vertical support, a transverse support, brackets attaching hollow beams to the transverse support, and brackets configured to attach solar panels or solar panel assemblies to the hollow beams. Internal splices may couple collinearly arranged hollow beams in the solar panel rack. Some or all of these components may be formed from folded sheet metal blanks comprising bend lines predefined by bend-inducing features formed in the blanks Preformed slots, holes, or other openings in the sheet metal blanks may predefine the relative positions of various components in the solar panel rack and predefine the positions of solar panels or solar panel assemblies to be supported by the solar panel rack. Individual components of the solar panel rack may be useful in other structures and applications apart from solar panel racks. 1. A solar panel rack comprising:at least first and second hollow sheet metal beams arranged side by side and in parallel with each other to define a plane, each hollow sheet metal beam having a closed configuration of side walls along its longitudinal axis defining a hollow cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis;a transverse support comprising two or more notches located in its upper edge;two or more first sheet metal brackets, each first sheet metal bracket having an outer cross-sectional shape substantially conforming to an inner cross-sectional shape of a corresponding notch in the transverse support, having an inner cross-sectional shape substantially conforming to the outer-cross sectional shape of a corresponding hollow sheet metal beam, positioned in the corresponding notch in the transverse support, and attached to and supporting the corresponding hollow sheet metal beam at least partially within the corresponding notch in the transverse support, each first sheet metal bracket formed from a single sheet of metal and comprising upper flanges configured to be closed around the corresponding hollow ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VERTICAL STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS

Номер: US20190013767A1
Автор: Christenberry Rocky, Metzger Tracy, Priefert William Dean
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Disclosed herein are various methods, systems, and apparatuses relating to vertical structural supports, including acute Z-shaped piers and further including vertical structural features that provide additional structural support for various types of piers. 1. A vertical support structure comprising:(a) an elongate central strut;(b) a first flange coupled to an elongate first side of the central strut, wherein a first angle between the first flange and the central strut is acute;(c) a second flange coupled to an elongate second side of the central strut, wherein a second angle between the second flange and the central strut is acute; and(d) a shear center disposed at a cross-sectional centerpoint of a mass of the structure.2. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment feature defined in each of the first and second flanges.3. The vertical support structure of claim 2 , wherein the attachment feature comprises at least one opening.4. The vertical support structure of claim 2 , wherein the attachment feature is coupleable to a solar panel.5. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one rib defined in the elongate central strut.6. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a neutral axis disposed at the cross-sectional centerpoint and oriented in an identical direction as an expected lateral load applied to the structure.7. The vertical support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first flange comprises a first angled end segment extending therefrom claim 1 , and wherein the second flange comprises a second angled end segment extending therefrom.8. A solar array support structure comprising:(a) an elongate central strut comprising at least one support structure;(b) a first flange coupled at a first acute angle to an elongate first side of the central strut;(c) a second flange coupled at a second acute angle to an elongate second side of the central strut; and(d) a neutral axis disposed ...

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Номер записи: 93
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ENGINEERED BAND GAPS

Номер: US20170014796A1
Автор: Li Ju, Qian Xiaofeng, Wu Menghao
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

An optoelectronic device as well as its methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optoelectronic device includes first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers with corresponding first and second lattice directions. The first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers are located proximate to each other, and an angular difference between the first lattice direction and the second lattice direction is between about 0.000001° and 0.5°, or about 0.000001° and 0.5° deviant from of a Vicnal angle of the first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers. Alternatively, or in addition to the above, the first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers may form a Moiré superlattice of exciton funnels with a period between about 50 nm to 3 cm. The optoelectronic device may also include charge carrier conductors in electrical communication with the semiconducting atomically thin layers to either inject or extract charge carriers. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of manufacturing an optoelectronic device , the method comprising:orienting a first lattice direction of a first semiconducting atomically thin layer relative to a second lattice direction of a second semiconducting atomically thin layer, wherein an angular difference between the first lattice direction and the second lattice direction is between about 0.000001° and 0.5°, or about 0.000001° and 0.5° of a Vicnal angle of the first and second semiconducting atomically thin layers,placing the first semiconducting atomically thin layers proximate to the second semiconducting atomically thin layer;placing a first charge carrier conductor in electrical communication with the first semiconducting atomically thin layer; andplacing a second charge carrier conductor in electrical communication with the second semiconducting atomically thin layer.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the first semiconducting atomically thin layer and the second semiconducting atomically thin layer are ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-01-2016 дата публикации

MICROREACTOR FOR PHOTOREACTIONS

Номер: US20160016141A1
Автор: ASANO Yukako, Togashi Shigenori
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

A microreactor for photoreactions includes a housing upper part, a lid plate made of a material that allows transmission of light, a flow path plate made of a material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity, and a housing lower part. Light is applied through a window of the housing upper part and the lid plate to a flow path of the flow path plate. The lid plate made of the material that allows transmission of light and the flow path plate made of the material that suppresses light reflection and has a high thermal conductivity are welded each other to form an integrated body.

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Номер записи: 95
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator

Номер: US20180015989A1
Автор: Byeong Woo LEE, Chang Jo LEE, Do Hyun Lee, Heang Woo LEE, Jae An Lee, Jae Sang LEE, Ju Hee Lee, Si Hyun Lee
Принадлежит: Bk Energy Co Ltd

The present invention relate to a water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator, and more particularly, to a water floating-type solar photovoltaic power generator which is easy to be manufactured by using a plurality of annular floating bodies; is economical; and is further favorable to rotation, the plurality of annular floating bodies consisting of synthetic pipes and being arranged to form a concentric circle on the basis of a main pillar, as a floating source for supporting solar photovoltaic generation equipment on the water.

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Номер записи: 96
21-01-2016 дата публикации

POWER GENERATION PLANT INTEGRATING CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER RECEIVER AND PRESSURIZED HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20160017869A1
Автор: Flynn Thomas J., HU SHENGTENG, MARYAMCHIK MIKHAIL, SAKADJIAN Bartev B., Velazquez-Vargas Luis G.
Принадлежит:

A power plant includes a solar receiver heating solid particles, a standpipe receiving solid particles from the solar receiver, a pressurized heat exchanger heating working fluid by heat transfer through direct contact with heated solid particles flowing out of the bottom of the standpipe, and a flow path for solid particles from the bottom of the standpipe into the pressurized heat exchanger that is sealed by a pressure P produced at the bottom of the standpipe by a column of heated solid particles of height H. The flow path may include a silo or surge tank comprising a pressure vessel connected to the bottom of the standpipe, and a non-mechanical valve. The power plant may further include a turbine driven by heated working fluid discharged from the pressurized heat exchanger, and a compressor driven by the turbine.

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Номер записи: 97
16-01-2020 дата публикации

IMPROVED FOLDING DEVICE FOR COVERING BULKY MEMBERS

Номер: US20200016969A1
Автор: Signori Sergio
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An improved folding device () for the covering of bulky bodies comprising a multilayer element () composed of a plurality of multilayer covering sections () being spaced, distinct and independent from each other, constantly kept in position by locking means () arranged in such a manner, as to define between the multilayer covering sections (), interstitial longitudinal discharge recesses () suitable to allow the mutual rotation of the multilayer covering sections () along a plurality of longitudinal lines (K), parallel to each other, and a plurality of latitudinal lines (W), parallel to each other, orthogonal to and crossing the longitudinal lines (K), in such a way that the multilayer element () takes on an operating condition suitable to cover at least the most critical and sensitive points of a bulky body to protect it from invasive atmospheric agents, wherein the multilayer covering sections () are mutually substantially coplanar and positioned side by side along the first longitudinal directions (X) parallel to each other and along second longitudinal directions (Y) parallel to each other, orthogonal to the first longitudinal directions (X), and a non-operational condition suitable for storing the multilayer element (), in which the multilayer covering sections () are folded one on top of the other according to a predefined sequence along the longitudinal lines (K) and latitudinal lines (W), in such a way as that the inner face of the multilayer covering sections (), that are progressively affected by the folding process, be substantially positioned adjacent to and facing the inner face of the multilayer covering sections () on which they are folded and that the multilayer covering sections () be thus stacked and superimposed on to each other thus forming an ordered and compact package (). 115025134353251. Improved folding device (; ) for covering bulky members (A) characterized in that it comprises a multilayer element (; ) composed of a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 98
21-01-2016 дата публикации

PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20160020727A1
Автор: Cheung Lob
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A portable self-contained solar energy generation platform for tracking a source of solar energy and automatically maintaining optimum solar collection panel positioning for maximum energy output during operation. The solar tracking platform comprises a folding solar panel support stand on a power turntable with a solar tracker control actuation device in communication therewith.

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Номер записи: 99
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR ROOF COVERING ELEMENT, MODULAR ROOF COVERING, AND ROOF

Номер: US20170019061A1
Автор: STEENBAKKERS-MENTING Henrica, Van Giesen Roland
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Roof (), at least in part covered by a modular roof covering, said modular roof covering comprising a plurality of modular elements () for covering said roof, wherein the plurality of elements is arranged such that at least part of a roof is fully covered by the plurality of elements, and wherein each element is coupled via coupling means to at least one adjacent further element of the plurality of elements, and the roof having sloped rafters () extending mutually parallel to a roof ridge, wherein the plurality of elements is directly mounted onto rafters, wherein preferably each element is supported, in a direction transverse to the rafters, onto two neighbouring rafters. 1. A roof , at least in part covered by a modular roof covering , said modular roof covering comprising a plurality of modular elements for covering said roof , wherein each modular element comprises:a box-shaped container having an interior, an at least substantially flat bottom wall which in use faces the roof, and being open on an upper side, and being at least substantially made of a polymer,a photovoltaic element which is disposed within the interior of the container,a cover for at least substantially covering said open upper side, and being connected to the container, wherein the cover is light transparent to such an extent that in use electrical power can be generated by the photovoltaic cell due to incident sunlight, andcoupling means for coupling the element to the roof and/or to a further element, for covering a roof with the plurality of elements, wherein the plurality of elements is arranged such that at least part of the roof is fully covered by the plurality of elements, and wherein each element is coupled via its coupling means to at least one adjacent further element of the plurality of elements, and the roof having sloped rafters extending mutually parallel to a roof ridge, wherein the plurality of elements is directly mounted onto rafters.2. The roof according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 100