Open architecture structure for trough shaped solar concentrators
US9442279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method to manufacture and produce trough shaped solar concentrators and concentrating solar collectors that have reduced wind loading compared to comparable prior art trough concentrators is disclosed. Shown are several different types of trough shaped concentrating solar collectors incorporating Open Architecture lattice geometric support structures with aerodynamic treatment of the lattice structural members.
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