Solar collector comprising solar tracking means
US4159710A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/47
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar collector includes a plurality of elongate parallel reflectors mounted for rotation about their respective longitudinal axes, together with mechanism coupled to the reflectors for simultaneously rotating the same. An elongate absorber is arranged parallel to the reflectors for collecting solar radiation focussed thereon by the reflectors. Tracking means including two solar sensor reservoirs containing a vaporizable/condensible liquid working medium is provided for rotation of the reflectors to control the focussing of solar radiation on the absorber.
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