Solar radiant energy collector
AssigneeUniversity of Dayton
InventorJohn E. Minardi
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Abstract
A solar energy collector having a transparent pane(s) with a flowing "black" liquid medium to absorb the solar energy directly. The specific apparatus comprises in a general embodiment a tubing of various planar configuration to provide a flat surface. Alternative embodiments include the free flow of a black liquid over a flat surface. Other structure is described for heat retention and environmental control. The black liquids have a high rate of absorption to solar energy.
Claims4
A solar radiant energy collector comprising a source of liquid having a medium dispersed therein with a high absorptance to solar energy, a transparent tube of an extended length wound in a configuration to provide a flat-like planar surface for maximum exposure to solar radiant energy, a reflector surface positioned on the opposite side of said planar surface to that exposed to said solar radiant energy a liquid inlet and outlet joined with said transparent tube;
- and liquid pressure means to cause said liquid to flow from said inlet through said tube and to said outlet.
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