公开(公告)号：US20170192406A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15470180

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: Suntracker Technologies Ltd.

Inventor： Ian Ashdown ,  Wallace Jay Scott

IPC: G05B19/048

CPC classification number: G05B19/048 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2639 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: In an example, an expected sky condition is calculated for a geographic location, a time of day, and a date based on a mathematical model. A predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation within the environment is calculated based on the expected sky condition. Measurement data from one or more photosensors is obtained that provides measurements of an initial distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including radiation from solar and electrical lighting sources. A target distribution of direct and interreflected artificial electromagnetic radiation produced by electrical lighting is determined, based on the measurement data and the predicted distribution of direct and interreflected solar radiation, to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment. Output parameters are set to one or more devices to modify the initial distribution to achieve the target distribution of direct and interreflected radiation within the environment, including diffusion characteristics of the materials between environments.

公开(公告)号：US09639090B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14139664

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: eSolar, Inc.

Inventor： Adam Azarchs ,  Alexander Sonn

IPC: G05D3/10

CPC classification number: G05D3/105 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  Y02E10/41

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for determining an unsafe region and a safe target in a central receiver solar power plant by projecting the geometry of the central receiver onto a plane image using a perspective transform as seen from the perspective of a heliostat, dilating the geometry of the central receiver in the plane image by a safety margin, and selecting a set of safe target points for the heliostat.

公开(公告)号：US09575480B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14137739

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: eSolar Inc.

Inventor： Adam Azarchs ,  Matthew Hartshorn

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  F24J2/38

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2023/87 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for choosing a point from a set of optimal solutions defined as the output of a problem in such a way that small perturbations to the input variables of the problem may reliably produce small changes to the output. Embodiments may determine the optimal point for concentrating solar thermal power plants utilizing heliostats, based on a linear function, one or more constraints, and a determined space of optimal solutions.

Abstract translation: 用于从定义为问题输出的一组最优解中选择一个点的方法，系统和设备，使得对问题的输入变量的小扰动可以可靠地对输出产生小的改变。 实施例可以基于线性函数，一个或多个约束以及确定的最优解的空间来确定利用定日镜集中太阳能发电厂的最佳点。

公开(公告)号：US09535409B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14064036

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: eSolar Inc.

Inventor： William Dwight Cassity ,  Andrew John Zillmer ,  Michael Slack

IPC: G05D3/12 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F01K13/02 ,  F22B1/006 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/41

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimizing the startup, shutdown, and running operation of a multiple receiver concentrated solar power (CSP) plant comprising a predicted variable from at least one receiver model, a predicted variable from a plant model, and a determined target from an optimizer based on the predicted variable from the at least one receiver model and the predicted variable from the plant model.

Abstract translation: 包括来自至少一个接收机模型的预测变量，来自植物模型的预测变量和来自优化器的确定目标的多接收集中太阳能发电（CSP）设备的启动，关闭和运行操作的方法和系统 基于来自至少一个接收机模型的预测变量和来自植物模型的预测变量。

公开(公告)号：US20160254782A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15030964

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: POWEROWNERS, LLC.

Inventor： Daniel P. Leary ,  Roy S. Greenwood

IPC: H02S50/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/4276 ,  G01J2001/4285 ,  G01K13/00 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: A device comprises a platform constructed and arranged to be mounted to one or more solar array modules and one or more solar irradiance sensors on the platform configured to receive incident solar energy, the solar irradiance sensors oriented on the platform so that the received incident solar energy is comparable to that received by the solar array modules, the one or more solar irradiance sensors providing solar irradiance signals in response to the incident solar energy. A processor is on the platform, the processor configured to receive the solar irradiance signals and, in response, generating a performance reference metric based on the solar irradiance signals, the performance reference metric related to the expected performance of the one or more solar array modules to which the platform is mounted. A transmitter is on the platform, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit the performance reference metric to a receiver.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括被构造和布置成安装到一个或多个太阳能阵列模块的平台和被配置为接收入射太阳能的平台上的一个或多个太阳辐射传感器，所述太阳辐射传感器定向在平台上，使得接收到的入射太阳能 与太阳能阵列模块相比，一个或多个太阳辐射传感器响应于入射的太阳能提供太阳辐射信号。 处理器在平台上，处理器被配置为接收太阳辐照度信号，并且作为响应，基于太阳辐射信号产生与一个或多个太阳能阵列模块的期望性能相关的性能参考度量的性能参考度量 安装平台的地方。 发射机在平台上，发射机被配置为周期性地将性能参考度量传送到接收机。

公开(公告)号：US20160102889A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14892730

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: Roger Philip DAVIES ,  INTEX HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Inventor： Roger Philip DAVIES

IPC: F24J2/16 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01B11/26

CPC classification number: F24S23/77 ,  F24S10/70 ,  F24S2023/876 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G02B19/0019 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar energy collection apparatus and design method. In particular, the invention provides a solar energy collection apparatus incorporating one or more reflectors and a solar collector for receiving incoming solar radiation, including reflected radiation from the one or more reflectors, wherein the one or more reflectors and the collector are oriented according to a pre-calculated offset length and offset angle based at least on the latitude of the apparatus. The invention further provides a computer-implemented method of designing a solar collection apparatus including determining the optimal offset length and offset angle between the one or more reflectors and the collector for a given latitude and other inputs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种太阳能收集装置及其设计方法。 特别地，本发明提供了一种太阳能收集装置，其包括一个或多个反射器和用于接收入射的太阳辐射的太阳能收集器，所述太阳能收集器包括来自所述一个或多个反射器的反射辐射，其中所述一个或多个反射器和收集器根据 至少基于设备的纬度，预先计算的偏移长度和偏移角度。 本发明还提供了一种计算机实现的太阳能收集装置的设计方法，包括为给定的纬度和其它输入确定一个或多个反射器和收集器之间的最佳偏移长度和偏移角。

公开(公告)号：US20150372641A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14724276

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System

Inventor： Michael E. Webber ,  Joshua D. Rhodes ,  Charles R. Upshaw

IPC: H02S99/00 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5018 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  H02S10/00 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E40/76 ,  Y04S10/545

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for optimally placing photovoltaic arrays to maximize a value of energy production. Incident solar radiation for various placements of the photovoltaic arrays accommodating different azimuths and tilts is calculated. Alternating current solar photovoltaic electricity energy and power production is then estimated from the calculated solar radiation on a plane and weather data. Furthermore, a value of solar photovoltaic electricity energy and power produced by the photovoltaic arrays for the various placements is calculating using the estimated alternating current solar photovoltaic electricity production. A placement out of the various placements for the photovoltaic arrays is then selected corresponding to a highest value of the solar photovoltaic electricity produced by the photovoltaic arrays. In this manner, the appropriate placement for the photovoltaic arrays is determined that maximizes the value of energy production (where “value” may correspond to an economic value or a non-economic value).

Abstract translation: 一种用于最佳地放置光伏阵列以最大化能量生产价值的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 计算容纳不同方位和倾斜的光伏阵列的各种布置的事件太阳辐射。 然后从计算出的太阳辐射在平面和天气数据估计交替的太阳能光伏电力和电力生产。 此外，由各种布置的光伏阵列产生的太阳能光伏电力和电力的价值是使用估计的交流太阳能光伏发电量来计算的。 然后对应于由光伏阵列产生的太阳能光伏电力的最高值，选择光伏阵列的各种布置中的布局。 以这种方式，确定光伏阵列的适当布置，使能量产生的价值最大化（其中“值”可以对应于经济价值或非经济价值）。

公开(公告)号：US20150217443A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14685648

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: Saied Tadayon

Inventor： Saied Tadayon

IPC: B25J5/02 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/46 ,  B25J11/00 ,  F24J2/38

CPC classification number: B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J11/0085 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S40/20 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2025/014 ,  F24S2050/25 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S901/01 ,  Y10S901/41 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: The solar energy and solar farms are used to generate energy and reduce dependence on oil (or for environmental purposes). The maintenance, operation, optimization, and repairs in big farms become very difficult, expensive, and inefficient, using human technicians. Thus, here, we teach using the robots with various functions and components, in various settings, for various purposes, to improve operations in big (or hard-to-access) farms, to automate, save money, reduce human mistakes, increase efficiency, or scale the solutions to very large scales or areas.

Abstract translation: 太阳能和太阳能发电场用于产生能源并减少对石油（或为了环境目的）的依赖。 使用人力技术人员，大农场的维护，运行，优化和维修变得非常困难，昂贵，效率低下。 因此，在这里，我们教导使用具有各种功能和组件的机器人，在各种设置中，用于各种目的，以改善大（或难以访问）农场中的操作，自动化，省钱，减少人为错误，提高效率 ，或将解决方案缩放到非常大的尺度或区域。

公开(公告)号：US09097438B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13817844

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Philipp Schramek ,  Joachim Maass

Inventor： Philipp Schramek ,  Joachim Maass

IPC: F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/07 ,  F24J2/16 ,  F24J2/54 ,  F24J2/02 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2020/23 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/47

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to build central receiver solar power plants in which the heliostat fields can be used more efficiently. To achieve said aim, a heliostat field consisting of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60% is preferably combined with a far field whose reflector surface density ρ decreases as the distance from the receiver increases. The invention also comprises central receiver solar power plants which consist exclusively of a near field having a uniform reflector surface density ρ of more than 60%. The high reflector surface density ρ in the near field and in areas of the far field is achieved by the use of heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid horizontal axle suspension (FHA) or, alternatively, by heliostats having rectangular reflectors and a rigid quasipolar axle suspension (FQA). The heliostat field concentrates the solar radiation on a receiver whose target surface, aperture, thermal absorber or photovoltaic absorber has a normal vector which is directed downward to the heliostat field that extends below the receiver in the directions North, East, South and West. The receiver is mounted in a suspended manner to a support structure that extends over the heliostat field.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是建造中央接收太阳能发电厂，其中可以更有效地使用定日镜领域。 为了实现所述目的，由具有均匀反射器表面密度的近场组成的定日镜场 超过60％优选与其反射器表面密度＆rgr; 随着距离接收机的距离增加而减小。 本发明还包括中央接收太阳能发电厂，其仅由具有均匀反射器表面密度的近场组成。 超过60％。 高反射率表面密度 通过使用具有矩形反射器和刚性水平轴悬架（FHA）的定日镜来实现，或者通过具有矩形反射器和刚性准极轴悬架（FQA）的定日镜来实现远场的区域。 定日镜场将太阳辐射集中在接收器上，其目标表面，孔径，热吸收器或光伏吸收器具有向下指向朝向北，东，南和西方向的接收器下方的定日镜场的法向矢量。 接收器以悬挂的方式安装到在定日镜场上延伸的支撑结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150185171A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14586786

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Inventor： Vinay Tiwari ,  Umish Srivastva ,  Alok Sharma ,  Anurag Ateet Gupta ,  Satish Kumar Sarangi ,  Ravinder Kumar Malhotra

IPC: G01N25/00

CPC classification number: G01N25/00 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S80/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F28F2200/00 ,  G01N25/005 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and a system (200) for testing and evaluating heat transfer elements at high temperature operations has been described. The system (200) includes various components configured to: introduce a heat transfer fluid (HTF) and a secondary fluid into at least one heat exchanger, measure one or more thermodynamic parameter related to heat transfer between the HTF and the secondary fluid, determine at least one thermo-physical parameter of said HTF based on the measured thermodynamic parameter and finally, grade the HTF based on the determined thermo-physical parameter.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了用于在高温操作下测试和评估传热元件的方法和系统（200）。 系统（200）包括各种部件，其构造成：将传热流体（HTF）和次要流体引入到至少一个热交换器中，测量与HTF和次级流体之间的热传递相关的一个或多个热力学参数， 基于所测量的热力学参数，所述HTF的至少一个热物理参数，最后基于所确定的热物理参数对HTF进行分级。