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Solar collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6201077
A heat pipe solar collector comprises an evacuated transparent envelope spaced from and surrounding the evaporation zone and a protective jacket spaced from and surrounding the condensation zone. The protective jacket is connected to the transparent envelope to protect the joint between the transparent envelope and the heat pipe against damage and is provided with openings for the passage of a heat-absorbing medium.
Assignee:
U S Philips Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4335709
OSTI ID:
6201077
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English