Concentrating solar heat collector
A stationary reflecting type solar radiation collector is described which includes a series of parabolic trough reflecting surfaces, each positioned to reflect incoming solar radiation in a generally vertical direction so as to form a concentrated line focus onto the overhanging collector heat systems. These are arranged to provide heat collection at different seasons of the year as the focused line of heat energy moves horizontally with the changing angle of the sun. In one form, a heat storage unit is integrated with the collection unit providing a heat supply in off-sun times, and includes movable insulation means arranged to provide insulation during off-sun times for the heat storage unit. 8 claims.
- Assignee:
- TIC; EDB-80-065347; ERA-05-023965
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4173214
- OSTI ID:
- 5427372
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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