Thin-line collectors

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1979-11-09

1981-08-11

Yeung, James C.

Stoves and furnaces

Tool having fluid fuel burner

Curling iron

126440, 350452, F24J 302

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042828627

ABSTRACT:
Thin-line solar energy collectors are disclosed. The solar collectors of this invention function by internally redirecting incident light to the periphery of the collector where it is absorbed by a heat transfer fluid. This is accomplished by reducing the angular dispersion of the incident light with a high index of refraction glass, reflecting the light from wedge shaped surfaces and then transporting the light to the periphery of the collector module via total internal reflection. A typical collector is made up of a plurality of glass modules mounted in a frame through which the heat transfer fluid is circulated. Each individual glass module is a collector designed in accordance with this invention and is typically 3/8 inches thick by 11/2 inches wide by 3 feet long.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3471221 (1969-10-01), Seeger
patent: 4074704 (1978-02-01), Gellert
patent: 4078548 (1978-03-01), Kapany

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