公开(公告)号：WO2011087979A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：PCT/US2011/020654

申请日：2011-01-10

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. ,  GUHA, Supratik ,  MARTIN, Yves C. ,  SANDSTROM, Robert L. ,  VAN KESSEL, Theodore G.

Inventor： GUHA, Supratik ,  MARTIN, Yves C. ,  SANDSTROM, Robert L. ,  VAN KESSEL, Theodore G.

IPC: H01L31/024

CPC classification number: F24S23/31 ,  F24S2025/011 ,  F28D15/0233 ,  F28D15/046 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  Y02E10/43 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar concentrator includes an optical member having a focal point. The optical member is configured and disposed to direct incident solar radiation to the focal point. A support member is positioned adjacent to the focal point of the optical member. A solar energy collector is supported upon the support member. The solar energy collector is positioned at the focal point of the optical member. A base member is positioned in a spaced relationship from the support member. The base member and the support member define a chamber section that is in a heat exchange relationship with the solar energy collector. The chamber section is configured to absorb and dissipate heat from the solar energy collectors.

Abstract translation: 太阳能集中器包括具有焦点的光学构件。 光学构件被配置和设置成将入射的太阳辐射引导到焦点。 支撑构件邻近光学构件的焦点定位。 太阳能收集器支撑在支撑构件上。 太阳能收集器位于光学构件的焦点处。 基部构件与支撑构件间隔开定位。 基座构件和支撑构件限定与太阳能收集器处于热交换关系的腔室部分。 室部分被配置成吸收和散发来自太阳能收集器的热量。

公开(公告)号：WO2011059635A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/053010

申请日：2010-10-18

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ,  GUHA, Supratik ,  MARTIN, Yves C. ,  SANDSTROM, Robert L. ,  VAN KESSEL, Theodore Gerard

Inventor： GUHA, Supratik ,  MARTIN, Yves C. ,  SANDSTROM, Robert L. ,  VAN KESSEL, Theodore Gerard

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/10048

Abstract: Techniques for analyzing performance of solar panels and/or cells are provided. In one aspect, a method for analyzing an infrared thermal image taken using an infrared camera is provided. The method includes the following steps. The infrared thermal image is converted to temperature data. Individual elements are isolated in the infrared thermal image. The temperature data for each isolated element is tabulated. A performance status of each isolated element is determined based on the tabulated temperature data. The individual elements can include solar panels and/or solar cells. In another aspect, an infrared diagnostic system is provided. The infrared diagnostic system includes an infrared camera which can be remotely positioned relative to one or more elements to be imaged; and a computer configured to receive thermal images from the infrared camera, via a communication link, and analyze the thermal images.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于分析太阳能电池板和/或电池的性能的技术。 一方面，提供了一种用于分析使用红外线照相机拍摄的红外热像的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤。 红外热像被转换为​​温度数据。 单个元件在红外热图像中被隔离。 列出每个隔离元件的温度数据。 基于列表的温度数据确定每个隔离元件的性能状态。 各个元件可以包括太阳能电池板和/或太阳能电池。 另一方面，提供红外诊断系统。 红外线诊断系统包括可以相对于要成像的一个或多个元件远程定位的红外相机; 以及计算机，被配置为经由通信链路从红外相机接收热图像，并分析热图像。