From Solar Energy TRIZ Cases
- Dual-Function Vane Motor Energy Converter for Electricity and Cooling
See how an embedded heat exchanger in a vane motor enables simultaneous electricity generation
- Apparatus and method of utilizing thermal energy using multi fluid direct contact hydraulic cycles
See how direct-contact heat transfer between a phase-change motive fluid and a dense liquid eli
- Fluid-Actuated Tower Energy Generation to Reduce Pollutant Emissions
See how a dual-tower fluid displacement system uses cam-driven pistons to generate energy witho
- Ceramic and ceramic composite components
See how ceramic composites formed by displacive compensation of porosity maintain thermal condu
- Electric cable for solar plant generating electrical energy and thermal energy and plant comprising it
See how a flat cable integrating electric conductors and fluid ducts reduces shading, simplifie
- Solar energy driven system for heating, cooling, and electrical power generation incorporating combined solar thermal and photovoltaic arrangements
See how cascaded vapor utilization drives both power generation and thermal conditioning, achie
- Solar thermal power generation system using single hot molten salt thermal energy storage tank
See how a single-tank design with porous block structure reduces solar thermal system cost and
- Particulate heat transfer fluid and related system and method
See how metal-containing particles with melting points above 800°C replace molten salts to elim
- Hybrid power system
See how aluminum fuel with water oxidizer and thermoacoustic conversion eliminates noise and on
- Piston-Based Rankine Cycle Machine for Low-Temperature Heat Conversion
See how a piston-cylinder mechanism with rotating valve replaces turbines to reduce maintenance
- Solar Vapor Closed-Loop System for Cooling Unit Power Generation
See how a solar-powered closed-loop system uses vapor expansion, compression, and phase-change
- Flat Composite Solar Cable Integrating Fluid Ducts and Conductors
A flat composite cable combines power conductors and fluid ducts to cut shading, simplify solar cogeneration installation, and reduce errors.
- Flat-Plate Stirling Aircraft Propulsion Using Solar Thermal Energy
Solar thermal Stirling propulsion cuts aircraft CO2 emissions while thermal and electrical storage extend flight beyond daylight hours.
- Solar-Biofuel Water Reclamation for High-TDS Recovery
Evaporation-condensation reclaims high-TDS water while solar heat and biomass combustion also generate electricity and usable heat.
- PCM Heat Exchanger Layout for Stable Solar Plant Inlet Temperature
Phase-change heat exchangers smooth hot-fluid swings between the solar field and storage, keeping turbine inlet temperature stable.
- Waste Heat Recovery Cycle for Integrated Power and Space Conditioning
A single-fluid Rankine and heat pump cycle recovers engine waste heat to generate power while providing heating or cooling.