Solar power conversion system with directionally- and spectrally-selective properties based on a reflective cavity
US9917221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/60
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Solar power conversion system. The system includes a cavity formed within an enclosure having highly specularly reflecting in the IR spectrum inside walls, the enclosure having an opening to receive solar radiation. An absorber is positioned within the cavity for receiving the solar radiation resulting in heating of the absorber structure. In a preferred embodiment, the system further contains an energy conversion and storage devices thermally-linked to the absorber by heat conduction, convection, far-field or near-field thermal radiation.
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