Solar concentrator plant
US8087245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/46
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Which, using a heat transfer fluid in any thermodynamic cycle or system for using process heat, comprises: In a specific application for generating electric power, the two-dimensional solar concentrator means consist of a parabolic trough collector (1), while the three-dimensional solar concentrator means consist of a heliostat field and central tower (2) for generating overheated steam that expands in a turbine (6) coupled to an electric generator (7).
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