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Title: Structurally integrated steel solar collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862775

Herein is disclosed a flat plate solar heat collector unit. The solar collector is integrated as a structural unit so that the collector also functions as the building roof. The functions of efficient heat collection, liquid coolant flow passages, roof structural support and building insulation are combined into one unit.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4010733
OSTI ID:
862775
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English