Solar panel
A solar collector for use in receiving solar radiation and converting the same to heat is described. A matrix of plural layers of slit-and-expanded sheets are contained within the solar collector and the heat produced by the matrix absorbing solar radiation is transferred by convection into a forced fluid path. The surfaces of the slit-and-expanded sheets are coated to absorb and convert the radiant energy to heat and the various layers are relatively positioned at 90/sup 0/ to provide improved tracking of the sun in its diurnal path, the sheets having unidirectional raised portions to more efficiently absorb the sun's rays. A reflective surface behind the matrix reflects solar energy back into the matrix. A fluid, usually air, is heated by convection as it is forced through the matrix in the solar collector.
- Assignee:
- TIC; ERA-05-023968; EDB-80-065350
- Patent Number(s):
- US 30136
- OSTI ID:
- 5495816
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 25 May 1978
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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