Solar collector method and apparatus
This patent describes a solar collector system. It comprises: an extruded solar collector with a plurality of orifices longitudinally extending therethrough; an input manifold having a central conduit member with male and female ends and a plurality of radially extending nipples corresponding to the plurality of orifices; an output manifold having a central conduit member with male and female ends and a plurality of radially extending nipples corresponding to the plurality of orifices; means for positioning the nipples of the input manifold into one end of the plurality of orifices and for positioning the nipples of the output manifold into the other end of the plurality of orifices such that a fluid flowing into the input manifold flows through the nipples of the input manifold into the plurality of orifices and then through the nipples of the output manifold into the output manifold; a sheet of transparent material affixed in a spaced-apart position above the solar collector by means of a stand-off material; an insulated material positioned above the manifolds; and an arcuate member adhered between the sheet of transparent material and the strip of material and positioned over one of the manifolds to prevent debris from being deposited between the manifold and the solar collector. Also described is a nipple formed in a cylindrical configuration with an exterior surface and a free end. Also described is coupling apparatus between a manifold having a cylindrical nipple and a solar collector having a cylindrical orifice. Also described is a manifold for connection to a solar collector having a plurality of orifices extending longitudinally therethrough.
- Assignee:
- NOV; NOV-89-086018; EDB-90-007230
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4867133
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7080444A
- OSTI ID:
- 5388591
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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