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High efficiency solar collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5384737
A novel type of solar collector apparatus is disclosed which comprises a generally planar, horizontally extending absorber having a radiation-accepting aperture in the lower surface thereof, and a duct extending therethrough for receiving a heat transfer fluid. A nonsteered reflector is disposed directly beneath the absorber, the reflector exhibiting a cross-sectional configuration of a parabolic cylindrical nature.
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-78-020548; ERA-03-011957
Patent Number(s):
US 4022188
OSTI ID:
5384737
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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