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Solar collector system for standing seam roofs

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6065129
A solar collector system for standing seam roofs and a method of installing the system is disclosed. The system includes at least one solar collector unit incorporated into a standing seam roof. The collector unit is formed by securing at least one transparent sheet member to longitudinal side walls of a standing seam panel member, closing the ends of the panel member to form a heat exchange chamber between the panel member and the transparent sheet member, and forming an inlet to and an outlet from the heat exchange chamber to pass a heat exchange fluid through the heat exchange chamber.
Assignee:
EDB-85-022032
Patent Number(s):
US 4466424
OSTI ID:
6065129
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English