Solar thermal collector manifold
US7779829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49355
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar thermal energy collector manifold is provided. The manifold is connected to solar collector tubes for collecting solar energy. A fluid is used to transfer the heat collected from the collector tubes. The manifold includes an inlet path for receiving the fluid, a fluid flow path for transferring the fluid to the solar collector tubes, and an outlet path for outputting the heated fluid. To facilitate the flow paths, the manifold includes a plate with depressions.
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