Linear collector for a parabolic reflector

Patent · Tue Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:5364000

Dane, J A

A collector is described for a parabolic reflector of the type having a multiplicity of individual reflectors terminating in a polygonal rim. The collector consists of: a housing including an elongated tubular outer shell, and a pair of end members sealingly engaging the shell to define an enclosure, the outer surface of the outer shell having the same polygonal shape in cross section as the individual reflectors; a water conducting coil mounted within the enclosure, the coil having a water intake port and a steam outlet port; and a heat exchange media contained within the enclosure for transferring heat from the housing to the coil.

• Assignee: NOV; EDB-86-149243; NOV-85-017761
• Patent Number(s): US 4599995
• OSTI ID: 5364000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS
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EQUIPMENT
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INTAKE STRUCTURES
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PARABOLIC COLLECTORS
PARABOLIC TROUGH COLLECTORS
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR RECEIVERS
STEAM
WATER