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Solar air duct

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5423925
A ready-to-assemble kit for a solar air heater is provided including a heating chamber composed of a set of sideby-side elongated, hollow, straight ducts having openings at opposite ends thereof; wherein a manifold is placed at each end of the set, wherein each manifold is composed of an open-topped compartment and overlying lid, wherein the open-topped compartment includes a protruding lip adjacent the top, wherein the lip and overlying lid define an opening therebetween through which the set of ducts horizontally extend into the manifold. In the assembled kit, the heater and manifolds are disposed below a framed-in glazing which transmits solar energy to the heater.
Assignee:
Secretary of Agriculture
Patent Number(s):
US 4393862
OSTI ID:
5423925
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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