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Solar energy collector system including apparatus for balancing heat-exchange fluid flow

US4216764A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1978
Grant dateAug 12, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 14, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S126/906
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup-shaped member having cylindrical sides for coupling adjacent ends of headers of solar collectors of the liquid heat-exchange type, or a header to an associated manifold. The member has a cylindrical body and an orifice in the base through which liquid flows. Several arrangements for using the member to couple the headers together or to a manifold are disclosed.

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