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Solar collector

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-19
BECKMAN VAUGHN
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[0057] It is also an object of the present invention to provide solar collectors having improved durability by employing formable insulating non metallic or metalloid material in c

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These conventional solar water heating systems, however, have certain drawbacks.
Conventional systems are inefficient in energy collection.
In particular, the heat-absorbing structures may not collect and transfer solar energy efficiently and directly to the fluid.
Thus, whatever form the solar energy absorbing element may take (e.g. a black water-containing tube; or a transparent oil-containing tube), it is inherently inefficient and is continually losing a significant portion of

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[0078] Referring to the drawings wherein like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and referring first to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, it is seen that the collector unit 20 of this embodiment includes a base section 22 and upwardly extending peripheral walls 24. The walls 24 in this embodiment are provided with a lower shoulder 26 and an upper shoulder 28 for supporting, respectively, panels 27 and 29. A plurality of ridges 30 are provided in base 22 which define a serpentine channel 32 that extends from an inlet 34 to an outlet 36. Panels 27 and 29 may be in the form of glass or other transparent or translucent material. The gap between panels 27 and 29 may be filled with air or other transparent or translucent insulation such as xerogel or aerogel. As described previously, the exposed surfaces of ridges 30 and channel 32 may be dark using surface pigmentation in the form of paints, films or the like that are adhered...

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Abstract

The present invention provides highly efficient solar energy collectors that use conductive fluids that are mixed with dark absorption pigmentation or objects. The pigmentation or objects are provided in the fluid itself, giving the fluid a dark appearance. A preferred embodiment relates to a method of capturing solar energy in the form of selective radiation surfaced (dark surfaced) microbeads, nanobeads, particulates or nano-particulates immersed and carried in a high temperature oil or other working fluid. The fluid containing these dark materials more readily absorbs solar radiation, and makes the absorbed radiation more readily available for transmission and use. Specially adapted enclosures are also provided for use with such fluids. Inexpensive methods of use and production of the fluids and enclosures are also provided.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 685,650 filed on May 31, 2005, which is incorporated herein by this reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to the collection and utilization of solar energy, and more particularly to highly efficient solar energy collectors that employ conductive fluids that contain special pigmentation or the like, related enclosures adapted for use with such fluids, and methods of use and production. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] The ever-increasing cost of conventional fuel and energy has directed attention to the use of sunlight as a source of energy for heating. As a result, numerous different solar heating systems have developed. A conventional solar heating system is provided in the form of a box collector having a transparent glass plate as a top surface. One or more round black pipes are placed inside the box in a serpent...

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IPC IPC(8): F24J2/36
CPCF24J2/0455F24J2/055F24J2/14F24J2/204F24J2/248F24J2/464F24J2/4649F24J2/485F24J2002/4603F24J2002/4685F24J2002/4687F24J2002/4692Y02B10/22Y02E10/44Y02E10/45F24S10/45F24S10/503F24S10/748F24S20/69F24S23/74F24S70/225F24S80/20F24S80/40F24S80/56F24S2080/011F24S2080/012F24S2080/015F24S2080/03F24S2080/05Y02B10/20Y02E10/40
Inventor BECKMAN, VAUGHN
Owner BECKMAN VAUGHN
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