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Carbonaceous selective absorber for solar thermal energy collection and process for its formation

US4594995A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1984
Grant dateJun 17, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S126/908
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A selective absorber consisting of a number of thin layers on a supporting substrate, including (1) a carbonaceous layer, (2) a catalyst layer, and (3) a metallic infrared reflecting layer. The catalyst layer serving to catalyze the pyrolysis of a carbon containing gaseous compound or compounds to form the carbonaceous layer. Methods of production are described.

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