Solar receiver heliostat reflector having a linear drive and position information system
A heliostat for a solar receiver system comprises an improved drive and control system for the heliostat reflector assembly. The heliostat reflector assembly is controllably driven in a predetermined way by a light-weight drive system so as to be angularly adjustable in both elevation and azimuth to track the sun and efficiently continuously reflect the sun's rays to a focal zone, i.e., heat receiver, which forms part of a solar energy utilization system, such as a solar energy fueled electrical power generation system. The improved drive system includes linear stepping motors which comprise low weight, low cost, electronic pulse driven components. One embodiment comprises linear stepping motors controlled by a programmed, electronic microprocessor. Another embodiment comprises a tape driven system controlled by a position control magnetic tape. 11 figs.
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4192583; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 5-844403
- OSTI ID:
- 7157402
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 21 Oct 1977
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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