Solar energy converting apparatus
OwnerKurt J. Wassermaninventor
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Abstract
Solar energy converting apparatus having a plurality of parallel troughs each of which includes a receiving portion for receiving solar radiation and an exit portion. The troughs are parabolic in shape and the side walls thereof are pivotable about an axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of a trough. Heat transfer apparatus is disposed adjacent the exit portions of the troughs, the heat transfer apparatus defining a conduit for heat transfer fluid whereby heat derived from received solar radiation is transferred to the fluid. The fluid may be either in liquid or gaseous form.
Claims8
Solar energy converting apparatus comprising a plurality of parallel, substantially parabolic-shaped troughs having receiving portions for receiving solar radiation and for directing same to exit portions thereof, adjacent troughs being formed with side walls in back-to-back relation, with at least one end wall provided between a pair of back-to-back side walls;
- pivot means comprising shafts extending from said end walls and being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axes of said troughs, said troughs being pivotable about said axes;
- support means for supporting said troughs;
- and heat transfer means disposed adjacent said exit portions of said troughs and defining a conduit for heat transfer fluid to transfer heat to said heat transfer fluid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.