Solar thermal energy collector

a solar thermal energy and collector technology, applied in the field of solar thermal energy, can solve the problems of limited heat transfer ability of conventional designs and collectors

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30
GEE RANDY C +1
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Conventional designs are limited in their ability to transfer heat from the collector.

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[0018]Embodiments of the present invention provide devices, methods and systems for collection and / or transferring of solar thermal energy. In this regard, embodiments of the present invention may provide inexpensive and efficient manners for collection of solar thermal energy.

[0019]Referring to FIGS. 1, 2A and 2B, a solar thermal energy collector according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. In the illustrated embodiment, a collector 100 includes one or more receptacles 120 coupled to a manifold 110. The manifold 110 includes an inlet pipe 112 and an outlet pipe 114 for circulating fluid through the manifold 110 and the collector 100. A pump 116 is optionally provided to circulate the fluid 110. The dimensions of the inlet pipe 112, the outlet pipe 114 and the pump 116 may be selected according to the requirements of the specific implementation of the collector 100.

[0020]The manifold 110 is coupled to one or more receptacles 120. The number of receptacles 120 ...

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A solar thermal energy collector includes a receptacle and a tube. The tube is adapted to fit within the receptacle and defines a first region within the tube and a second region between the tube and an internal surface of the receptacle. A fluid is circulated between the first region and the second region for transferring of the solar thermal energy.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 61 / 007,896, filed Oct. 29, 2007, and 60 / 989,772, filed Nov. 21, 2007, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of solar thermal energy. In particular, the present invention relates to solar thermal energy collectors.[0003]Solar thermal collectors have been utilized for over 20 years. The designs have varied from flat plate, box, air, integral, unglazed more commonly to parabolic troughs and dishes and full power towers. Though they have been commercially available for over 20 years, recent designs of evacuated tubes have become more efficient and less costly, allowing them to be both commercially and domestically available as well as more widely utilized. Some devices contain heat removal inserts that are placed within the tubes that serv...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F24J2/12F24J2/24F24J2/38F24S10/70F24S23/71F24S50/20
CPCF24J2/0483F24J2/055Y02E10/45F24J2/24Y02E10/44F24J2/14F24S10/25F24S10/45F24S10/70F24S23/74Y02E10/40
Inventor GEE, RANDY C.WINSTON, ROLAND
Owner GEE RANDY C
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