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Solar heat aperture control apparatus

US4222367A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 17, 1978
Grant dateSep 16, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/46
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power plant utilizing solar energy as the heat source has a radiant energy heat receiver having a controllable entry aperture for the incoming radiant energy, the aperture being defined by at least three movable shutters, each shutter having a temperature sensing device and operating means which are operable in dependence of the sensed temperature to maintain each shutter in a position corresponding to a predetermined temperature at the entry aperture.

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