Solar receiver
US5245986A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2012 |
Classification
- 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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