Abstract:
A solar water heating system employs at least one solar heat collector having an upper manifold, a lower manifold, and at least one fluid passage between the upper and lower manifold. The upper and lower manifolds each are inclined, so that air within the manifolds travels to the manifolds upper ends. A liquid reservoir, located above the collector, has an outlet at a bottom portion and a supply inlet at an upper portion. A float valve within the liquid reservoir maintains a constant hydrostatic head pressure at the reservoir output. An air vent is connected between the collector and the liquid reservoir so that air bubbles within the collector vent to the liquid reservoir. A metering valve varies the flow rate of liquid from the solar heat collector, thereby varying dwell time of liquid within the collector. The system may be evacuated entirely to a benchmark water level.
Abstract:
A solar absorber assembly (13) having upper and lower connectors (14, 15) between which tubes (16) extend for conveying water to be heated, the tubes (16) being surrounded by a glazing assembly (17) which is supported by the connectors (14, 15). The connectors (14, 15) may be connected with adjacent connectors (14, 15) of adjacent assemblies (13) to form a fence panel (11) which can be supported by posts (12), the fence panel (11) also serving as a security fence for swimming pools.
Abstract:
A covering system for a swimming pool (1) comprises a covering element (5) provided with at least one duct (12) provided with a main inlet (13a) fed with water and a main outlet (113b) leading into the swimming pool (1); the duct (12) being arranged and designed to absorb solar radiation.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a panel comprising a front plate (1) exposed to solar radiation and whereof the rear face is adjacent to an insulating layer (3), for example made of a synthetic foam. A conduit network (4) for heat transferring fluid is inserted between the front plate (1) and the insulating layer (3). A conducting lap (7) such a fine and flexible aluminium grille is also inserted between the front plate (1) and the heat insulating layer (3) to collect the heat generated in the front plate (1) and conduct it towards the conduit network (4). The invention is useful for collecting solar energy in the form of heat, particularly in roofs.
Abstract:
The device is comprised of shallow tanks (C) with their fittings , made of thin plastic material, and of which the rigidity is obtained by filling in situ its deep face with cement or concrete; they are covered with solid antiskid glazing having a greenhouse effect and of which the shape is such that the mounting of the fittings is simple and precise; the tanks are arranged on the periphery of the swimming pool instead of the curbstone; water from the swimming pool is brought into the tanks via pipes (T) and (E) to stream on a black body before coming out to the swimmming pool through the overflow (S).
Abstract:
La structure flottante comprend des pontons (P) reliés entre eux pour constituer au moins un cadre flottant fermé de forme géométrique quelconque, et assujetti à des moyens de stabilité et d'ancrage par rapport à un plan d'eau, le ou lesdits cadre(s) (n) étant rendus solidaires d'une poche étanche (1) destinée à être remplie d'eau pour permettre l'évolution d'au moins une personne, ladite poche (1) étant assujettie à un système de filtration (2). Les parois de la poche (1) sont équipées d'éléments filiformes souples (6) présentant des moyens d'accouplement élastiques (7), d'une part, à une ossature (8) rendue solidaire du ou des cadre(s) et destinée à être immergée dans le plan d'eau, et d'autre part, à une partie de la face de dessous des pontons (P).
Abstract:
A solar collector is configured for solar radiation absorption and conversion into heat, in either flat panel (10) or 3-D hemispherical, conical or similar format, as a modular laminated sandwich of a translucent outer panel (12,13), such as a single layer or multi-wall sheet, surmounting a profiled backing tray (13), with a channel recess or channel to receive a coiled conduit (11), such as of flexible wall plastics material, for a heat exchange fluid medium, conveniently water, with an optional backing layer profiled for conduit location and support.
Abstract:
Bordillo para piscinas, que está constituido por unas placas (1) que se instalan en el suelo alrededor de una piscina o en zonas aledañas, cada una de las cuales interiormente define una serie de conductos (4), perpendiculares al borde la piscina, que comunican con sendos colectores (2-3) situados en los costados, que están a su vez comunicados con sendos conductos exteriores (9) que bajan hasta el interior de la piscina (11), donde conectan con un disipador de calor (10) adosado a la pared lateral de la piscina, formando en conjunto un circuito cerrado por el que circula un fluido que al calentarse por acción de los rayos solares en las placas (1) expuestas al sol, e impulsarlo mediante un sistema de termo-sifón o bombeo hasta el disipador (10) situado dentro del agua, se consigue subir la temperatura del agua de la piscina.
Abstract:
A temperature regulation system includes a thermal transfer fluid, a fluid pump operable to pump the thermal transfer fluid, a fluid heat exchanger in fluid communication with the fluid pump, and a secondary heat exchanger in fluid communication with the fluid pump and the fluid heat exchanger. The fluid heat exchanger is configured for disposition in thermal communication with a device and configured to transfer heat from the device to the thermal transfer fluid. The secondary heat exchanger is configured to dissipate at least some of the heat contained in the thermal transfer fluid.
Abstract:
A system comprising a structure (1) defining a volume for containing or receiving a body of water. The system further comprises a solar energy system for heating a body of water. The system comprises a solar radiation receiving unit (2) configured to receive solar radiation and configured to convert said solar radiation into heat energy. The system also comprises a barrier means (3) of varying solar radiation transmittance arranged over said solar radiation receiving unit (2). The barrier means (3) is configured to varyingly control the solar radiation receivable by said solar radiation receiving unit (2).