Localized solar collectors
US9459024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249969
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A localized heating structure, and method of forming same, for use in solar systems includes a thermally insulating layer having interconnected pores, a density of less than about 3000 kg/m3, and a hydrophilic surface, and an expanded carbon structure adjacent to the thermally insulating layer. The expanded carbon structure has a porosity of greater than about 80% and a hydrophilic surface.
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