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Method for erection of a solar receiver and support tower

US8240051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2009
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49828
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An erection method for a solar receiver and support tower provides a climbing assembly on the support tower to raise the solar receiver to its final elevation by progressively jacking and installing support tower sections to erect the tower and support the solar receiver.

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