Solar heat collector
Patent
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OSTI ID:5243526
A solar heat collector for use at a predetermined latitude includes a surface of revolution comprising an inner, upwardly convex right conical frustum and an outer, upwardly concave right conical frustum, the walls of which each have a rise angle equal to the latitude plus from zero to about fifteen degrees, fluid conduit means defining a spiral path along the surfaces of the frustums, and means for circulating fluid through the conduit means. In preferred embodiments, the collector includes a translucent, circular, upwardly convex dome-shaped cover.
- Assignee:
- EDB-85-154963
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4513731
- OSTI ID:
- 5243526
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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