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Solar concentrator plant

US8087245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2007
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 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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