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Solar collector, comprising solar tracking means

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OSTI ID:5855547
A solar collector comprises a focussing reflector rotatable about an axis; an adjusting mechanism for effecting rotation of the reflector about such axis; and a solar-tracking arrangement for actuating the adjusting mechanism, the solar-tracking arrangement including a pair of sun-sensor reservoirs each containing a high-pressure working medium that thermally expands when subjected to solar radiation.
Assignee:
U S Philips Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4198954
OSTI ID:
5855547
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English