Process and apparatus for collecting solar energy

Details Process and apparatus for collecting solar energy Process and apparatus for collecting solar energy

1977-01-13

1978-09-26

Sprague, Kenneth W.

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126270, 165168, F24J 302

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041162226

ABSTRACT:
A process and apparatus for collecting solar energy involving exposing a mixture of a fluid carrier and heat absorbing particles to the rays of the sun in a container having a transparent cover facing the rays of the sun, and circulating the mixture to a thermal accumulator or sink. The fluid may be a liquid or gas, or a mixture of liquid and gas; and the particles preferably have a specific gravity different from that of the carrier so they naturally separate if circulation of the mixture stops. The container is dimensioned so that, upon separation of the particles, they no longer are exposed through the transparent surface of the container. Mixture flow control means are provided within the container.

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patent: 3939819 (1976-02-01), Minardi
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