Structure for collecting solar energy
US4003365A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A structure for collecting solar energy and storing the same as heat in a body of water. An inclined southerly wall is provided with a solar absorption surface protected from convection losses by a transparent membrane overlaying the absorption surface. The absorption surface is also formed as a membrane which is wetted at its underside within the structure by water spray and as solar radiation is absorbed and converted to heat at the membrane, the water at the underside of the membrane is heated. This heated water drops from the membrane and flows to a reservoir.
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