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Solar air heater

US4085729A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 1976
Grant dateApr 25, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 10, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S165/908
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved low-cost solar air heater is disclosed which utilizes an array of holes or jets in an intermediate solar window to produce impingement of the air on the upper or solar energy absorbing surface of the absorber plate to enhance heat transfer efficiency and reduce convection losses from the system.

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