Weatherable solar reflector with high abrasion resistance

Gee, Randy; Digrazia, Mike; Jorgensen, Gary

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Title: Weatherable solar reflector with high abrasion resistance

Abstract

Described herein are solar reflectors which provide a low cost reflector construction that has a unique set of attributes: high solar reflectance, abrasion resistance, UV stability, mechanical integrity, and flexibility. The abrasion resistance is enabled through incorporation of an abrasion-resistant coating into a polymer film metal mirror construction. Methods of using the solar reflectors in solar concentrating applications are also provided.

Inventors:: Gee, Randy; Digrazia, Mike; Jorgensen, Gary

Issue Date:: 2018-08-07

Research Org.:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1469304

Patent Number(s):: 10042094

Application Number:: 14/342,731

Assignee:: SkyFuel, Inc. (Lakewood, CO); Alliance For Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
B32B15/09 - comprising polyesters
B32B15/20 - comprising aluminium or copper {
B32B2255/10 - on synthetic resin layer or on natural or synthetic rubber layer
B32B2307/416 - Reflective
B32B2307/584 - Scratch resistance
B32B2307/71 - Resistive to light or to UV
B32B7/12 - using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
F24S23/82 - {characterised by the material or the construction of the reflector}
F24S40/40 - Preventing corrosion
F24S80/00 - Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00

G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02B - OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
G02B1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
G02B19/0019 - {having reflective surfaces only
G02B19/0042 - {for use with direct solar radiation}
G02B5/0808 - {having a single reflecting layer

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
Y02E10/40 - Solar thermal energy

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DOE Contract Number:: AC36-99GO10337

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2011 Sep 06

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 14 SOLAR ENERGY; 42 ENGINEERING

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Protecting Polystyrene patent, October 1960

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Weatherable solar reflector patent, December 1981

Selective light-transmitting laminated structure patent, November 1983

Protection from ultraviolet light by use of novel ultraviolet absorber patent, May 1984

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Radiant energy reflector and method for construction thereof patent, May 1987

Solar radiation-control articles with protective overlayer patent, December 1987

Light reflective laminate patent, August 1989

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Impact-resistant methacrylate protective layer for polycarbonate, containing UV absorber patent, November 1991

Flexible, substrate-insular retroreflective sheeting patent, December 1991

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Protecting Polystyrene
patent, October 1960

Solar Control Film
patent, November 1973

Energy control sheet having insulative properties
patent, October 1980

Open weave drapery fabric in association with a solar light-control film
patent, October 1980

Weatherable solar reflector
patent, December 1981

Selective light-transmitting laminated structure
patent, November 1983

Protection from ultraviolet light by use of novel ultraviolet absorber
patent, May 1984

Polyester film coated with metal adhesion promoting copolyester
patent, January 1985

Corrosion-resistant silver mirror
patent, February 1987

Radiant energy reflector and method for construction thereof
patent, May 1987

Solar radiation-control articles with protective overlayer
patent, December 1987

Light reflective laminate
patent, August 1989

Reflector material for artificial light source
patent, June 1990

Impact-resistant methacrylate protective layer for polycarbonate, containing UV absorber
patent, November 1991

Flexible, substrate-insular retroreflective sheeting
patent, December 1991

Corrosion resistant flexible reflective film for solar energy applications
patent, June 1992

Lighting fixture reflector containing ultraviolet absorber
patent, October 1993

Curved reflector having a flexible substrate
patent, January 1994

Durable metallized polymer mirror
patent, November 1994

Electrostatic recording material
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UV-protected, multilayer polycarbonate sheets
patent, December 1998

Durable corrosion and ultraviolet-resistant silver mirror
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Advanced ultraviolet-resistant silver mirrors for use in solar reflectors
patent, November 2009

Advanced ultraviolet-resistant silver mirrors for use in solar reflectors
patent-application, August 2006

Solar Concentrating Mirror
patent-application, November 2009

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