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Solar collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6375842

A solar collector unit comprises a body of rigid thermally insulating material having a surface in the shape of about half a cylindrical parabola, the parabolic surface being provided with a reflective surface, a conduit being positioned with its long axis in the median plane of the parabola, said conduit serving as conduit for the heat-exchange medium, the surface of said conduit facing the parabolic surface being a selective surface, a transparent cover being provided on top of the device.

Assignee:
Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd (Israel)
Patent Number(s):
US 4249513
OSTI ID:
6375842
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English