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Method of manufacturing solar collector module

US4348798A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1981
Grant dateSep 14, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49867
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extended width parabolic trough solar collector (12) is supported from pylons (14). Collector (12) is formed from a center module (30) and two wing modules (32) joined together along abutting edges by connecting means. A stressed skin monocoque construction is used for each of the modules.

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