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Receiver for solar power stations

US4285667A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1979
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 2, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/40
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A receiver for solar power stations comprises a plurality of parabolic mirs combined with spherical collectors located substantially in the focal point of each mirror. These spherical collectors form absorbers which may be connected in series and/or in parallel with each other.

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