Solar energy collecting apparatus

Patent · Tue Jan 22 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5641521

Mcarthur, W H

A solar energy collecting apparatus is described which is integrally incorporated into a conventional building structure so that it does not protrude from the normal contour of the building, and which utilizes components of the building structure as a part of the collecting apparatus to thereby minimize the cost thereof. The collecting apparatus includes a solar energy absorptive panel which is adapted to be mounted between the conventional support members in the wall or roof of a building, and which includes an outwardly facing dark collecting surface, and an opposite inner surface having fins integrally formed therein to facilitate transfer of heat to air passed therealong.

• Assignee: EDB-82-094164
• Patent Number(s): US 4184476
• OSTI ID: 5641521
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901 -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
BLACK COATINGS
BUILDING MATERIALS
BUILDINGS
COATINGS
DESIGN
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
FINS
FLUIDS
HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS
HEATING SYSTEMS
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OPACITY
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SOLAR ABSORBERS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SUPPORTS
THERMAL INSULATION
TUBES