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Solar receiver

US5245986A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1992
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A central solar receiver with a volumetric solar absorber. The volumetric absorber comprises an array of absorber members mounted on a base body and facing a window that admits concentrated solar radiation. Working fluid is injected into the volumetric absorber so as to flow in directions which intersect the absorber members.

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