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Solar energy collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6390761
A solar energy collector is disclosed for heating liquids such as water through absorption of the Sun's energy. The solar energy collector comprising an enclosure structured to operatively house at least a pair of serpentine fluid conduits disposed in substantially parallel relationship relative to each other. The enclosure comprises a frame configured to operatively support a substantially transparent medium in parallel spaced relation relative to the pair of serpentine fluid conduits to intensify the Sun's rays and a reflective back member in parallel spaced relation relative to the pair of serpentine fluid conduits on the opposite side from the substantially transparent medium.
Assignee:
TIC; ERA-04-022373; EDB-79-035358
Patent Number(s):
US 4122829
OSTI ID:
6390761
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English