Solar energy collector system
OwnerHoward Natterinventor
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Abstract
A solar energy collector system having an array of solar concentrators mounted at spaced intervals along a conduit network through which a heat transfer fluid is circulated. The concentrators include an arcuate channel providing a heat absorption surface and a saddle member for mounting the channel section to the conduit. An insulation shroud surrounds the channel member and conduit. An elongate lens panel is positionable over the absorption surface for focusing incident solar radiation. The angle of inclination of the lens panel can be varied by manual rotation of the solar concentrators about the longitudinal axis of the conduit.
Claims10
A solar energy collector system comprising a tubular matrix for circulating a heat transfer medium, at least one solar concentrator mountable upon a length of tubing, said solar concentrator being formed of a channel member having an arcuate energy absorption surface, lens means for focusing solar radiation upon said absorption surface, seating means for engagement with said tubing, the seating means further including a saddle member extending below the absorption surface and positionable over the tubing whereby the solar concentrator can be rotatably displaced about the tubing for selective variation of the lens angle of inclination with respect to incident solar radiation, and insulation means including a shroud member secured in spaced relationship about the energy absorption surface and the tubing for minimizing heat losses.
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