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Integrated solar thermal system

a solar thermal system and integrated technology, applied in the field of roof panels, can solve problems such as ineffective cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-10-05
HARKNESS FRED
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This patent describes a roof system that uses a solar heat absorbing fin pipe assembly. The assembly consists of multiple elongate fin pipes attached to each other along their length. The fin pipes have a pipe with a flow channel and a fin or fins that form a top platform to absorb solar energy. The fins are integrally formed with the pipe and together form a top face to receive solar radiation. The system also includes piping that connects to the fin pipes and provides parallel fluid flow from a cold end to a hot end. The hot end of the system has an outlet header that merges two outlet flows, which then rejoin at the same side as the initial inlet flow. The technical effect of this system is an efficient and effective way to capture and utilize solar energy for building heating.

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However, these suffer from numerous shortcomings and are typically not cost effective.

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[0014]The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and does not represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed and / or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments.

[0015]Generally, the present invention concerns a roof-integrated solar thermal system. The system operates generally by passing fluid in parallel flow through one or a plurality of panels using fin pipes, with the fins being sun facing. Fluid passing through the fin pipe assembly is heated by sunlight, and energy is extracted from this heated fluid for useful purposes including home heating, electricity generation, and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the panels and roof elements are pre-fabricated, allowing for simple, modular, and rapid installation. ...

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Abstract

An integrated solar thermal system for a building roof is provided. The system utilizes a plurality of fin pipes to collect solar energy as heat, and to transfer this heat to a working fluid conveyed in a parallel flow through the fin pipes. The heated working fluid is then used for productive energy conversion.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to solar energy collecting devices. More particularly the present invention relates to a roof panel for a building having an integrated solar thermal system.[0003]Description of Related Art[0004]The need exists to optimize energy efficiency in building heating, cooling, and powering systems. This is particularly important in light of increasing energy costs and global warming concerns. The more that a building can take advantage of energy efficiency and clean power, the better. One example of clean power that there is an abundance of is solar radiation energy. This solar energy continually beats down on upward facing surfaces, such as roofs. Attempts have been made in the past to harness this energy through, for example, solar panels, solar collecting installations, and building add-ons to absorb heat and other energy. However, these suffer from numerous shortcomings and are typicall...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F24J2/04F24D3/00F24J2/26F24S10/75
CPCF24J2/045F24D3/005F24J2/26F24S10/753Y02E10/44Y02B10/20F24S20/67F24S10/75
Inventor HARKNESS, FRED
Owner HARKNESS FRED