Solar radiation collector and concentrator
A device is described for concentrating solar radiation upon the surface of a helicoidal tube assembly containing a circulating heat transfer medium whereby the energy of said radiation may be collected and utilized. The device consists of a rectangular container wherein is supported a longitudinal plurality of aligned curved reflectors for gathering and concentrating incident solar radiation, multiple vertical reflectors to gather low-angle radiation, a convex radiation concentrating reflector beneath said helicoidal tube and a means for damping excess solar radiation. A method is given for the utilization of said solar radiation collector whereby the heated circulating medium provides the means for heating and cooling buildings.
- Assignee:
- Oak Ridge Solar Engineering, Inc.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3964464
- OSTI ID:
- 7359586
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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