Radiant energy collector
US4088116A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A radiant energy collector is described having a generally scroll-shaped configuration and exhibiting a hemispheric energy acceptance angle. Substantially all diffuse and direct radiant energy which is incident on a reflective surface of the collector is reflected toward an elongated energy conversion means. In one arrangement, the energy conversion means comprises a fluid container in which a transfer fluid is heated. In another arrangement, the energy conversion means comprises means for converting incident radiant energy into electrical energy.
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