Mirror for a solar reflector, method of mirror assembly and management system in a solar field
AssigneesFundacióN Cener-Ciemat, Fundacion Tekniker
InventorsMichael Burisch, Marcelino Sánchez, Cristóbal Villasante Corredoira, Estíbaliz Aranzabe Basterrechea
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Abstract
A mirror for a solar reflector has at least one sensor integrated in the body of the mirror itself, the body of the mirror being all the layers of the mirror. At least one processor is integrated in the body of the mirror, associated with the sensor, thus generating an intelligent device and an intelligent mirror or smart mirror. A method of assembling the mirror itself and a management system for mirrors that make up a solar field is provided.
Claims36
A mirror for a solar reflector, comprising a body with:
- a reflecting layer having a top and a bottom,
- a first transparent protective layer covering the top of the reflecting layer, and
- at least one second protective layer covering the bottom of the reflecting layer,
- wherein the mirror comprises:
- at least one sensor integrated in the body of the mirror,
- a connection for transferring data, and
- a sensor power supply
- wherein:
- the at least one sensor integrated in the body of the mirror, is arranged in and/or between the layers of the mirror, and is an element or device for identifying the mirror for monitoring and control thereof, and
- the mirror comprises a processor integrated in the body of the mirror, arranged in and/or between the layers of the mirror, for processing the available data and sending the data processing results through the means of connection.
A method for manufacturing a mirror for a solar reflector, the mirror comprising a body with:
- at least one reflecting layer having a top and a bottom,
- a first transparent protective layer covering the top of the reflecting layer, and
- at least one second protective layer covering the bottom of the reflecting layer,
- the method comprising:
- integrating a sensor in the body of the mirror by arranging the sensor in and/or between at least one of the layers of said mirror,
- supplying the mirror for installation thereof in the reflector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.