Solar collectors having slidably removable reflective panels for use in solar thermal applications
US8479463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/61
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are solar collectors having reflective sheets which are slidably insertable and/or removable for quick installation, construction, removal, repair, and/or replacement. Also provided are solar collectors having reflective sheets under tension. Further provided are methods for constructing solar collectors. In another aspect, provided herein are guide rails for guiding and/or retaining slidably removable reflective sheets and holding the reflective sheets in a prescribed shape.
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