Solar energy collector apparatus

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1976-03-29

1977-08-02

O'Dea, William F.

Stoves and furnaces

Heaters

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126270, 237 1A, F24J 302

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active

040389723

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a solar energy collector for concentrating the sun's rays on a conduit having a fluid flowing therethrough. A primary reflector is oriented in a north-south direction. The sun's rays are reflected from the primary reflector to a smaller secondary reflector located thereabove, which further reflects the sun's rays onto a conduit recessed below the primary reflector. The concentrated sun's rays on the conduit heats the conduit. The heated conduit further heats a fluid flowing through the conduit. The heated fluid is used to generate energy, directly or indirectly. An automatic control device, including a light sensor, continually adjusts the primary and secondary reflectors to insure that the sun's rays are striking the primary reflector at the proper angle. Adjustments of the primary and secondary reflectors are made by pivotal movement about the conduit which does not move.

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