Solar furnace
Patent
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OSTI ID:7315716
A solar furnace receiving reflected solar energy from a battery of remote, positionable mirrors with the furnace having primary and secondary reflectors directing concentrated radiant energy toward a Fresnel lens is described. The focal point of the lens is located within a furnace chamber into which is advanced a carbon conduit, the advancing end of which is vaporized by focal point temperatures. The vaporized carbon serves as a catalyst for the production of hydrogen. The furnace chamber is in upstream communication with means for separating hydrogen and carbon dioxide. 4 claims, 2 figures.
- Assignee:
- TIC; ERA-02-029203; EDB-77-060667
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4000733
- OSTI ID:
- 7315716
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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