Immersible solar heater for fluids
Patent
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OSTI ID:87753
An immersible solar heater is described comprising a light-absorbing panel attached to a frame for absorbing heat energy from the light and transferring the absorbed heat energy directly to the fluid in which the heater is immersed. The heater can be used to heat a swimming pool, for example, and is held in position and at a preselected angle by a system of floats, weights and tethers so that the panel can operate efficiently. A skid can be used in one embodiment to prevent lateral movement of the heater along the bottom of the pool. Alternative embodiments include different arrangements of the weights, floats and tethers and methods for making the heater. 11 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Savannah River Co
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,431,148/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-240,474
- OSTI ID:
- 87753
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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