Abstract:
This invention relates to a solar shading module (1) for shading direct sunlight, wherein maximum shading is combined with a high unobstructed view factor by providing an array of m x n shading panels (5) which are moved by a solar tracking system (7) in order to follow the sun. The invention further relates to a glazed structure and a building provided with one or more solar shading modules (1) according to the invention, for instance as part of a fagade or roof of the building. The invention also relates to a method for operating a solar shading module (1) according to the invention, comprising the step of controlling the position of the shading panels (5) such that the normal of the shading panels (5) points towards the sun.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides an energy saving covering for windows and doors of buildings and transportation tools. The energy saving covering has a first side for absorbing solar heat and second side for reflecting solar light. Said covering further comprises an automatic control system and a fluid channel. This disclosure also provides a solar heating system using energy saving blind as its solar heat absorber. Said solar heating system comprises a shade made of base material comprising a group of rotatable and adjustable slats placed one next to another, said slats having a first side for absorbing solar heat, a second side for reflecting heat, and a mechanism for controlling orientation of said slats. The solar heating system may comprise a heat storage tank to form a solar heat collecting and storing integrated device.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides building elements for a building using solar energy for building heating and cooling. The building uses building elements are able to collect and store solar heat building and have a fluid channel that is arranged in said building element such that a fluid is able to absorb and transfer the absorbed solar heat. A solar heat storage device is connected to the fluid channel to store the heat for hot water and/or space heating and a solar heat radiator is connected to said fluid channel for cooling the building element. The building elements may further comprise one or more of automation control system, electric power pump, heat driven self-powered pump, solar cooking appliance or a solar heat appliance.
Abstract:
A rigid solar thermal panel created from thin flexible materials, including a solar absorber layer of a metal sheet coated with a solar absorbent material having dimples, a tensioned optical film above an upper surface of the solar absorber layer, and an insulation layer. The insulation layer is spaced apart from a lower surface of the solar absorber layer to form a cavity. The dimples project into the cavity and at least one of the dimples is in contact with the insulation layer, thereby providing rigid support for the rigid solar thermal panel.
Abstract:
A portable or stationary heat exchanger capable of absorbing radiation of different wavelengths, the plate (15) of which has flow forming members (1-14) on both sides of the plate and the said flow forming members are of special shape and at a particular angle relative to the heat exchanger plane, where the said flow forming members are designed to absorb energy from a radiation source, transform it, transfer it via a heat carrier (17), and to control the flow of the heat carrier by directing it along both sides of the heat exchanger along a path that is optimized in three dimensions, where the said heat carrier flow is caused by gravitational and, optionally, forced convection. Such heat exchanger can easily raise heat carrier temperature by 50°C--60°C and in some cases, by 80°C-130°C.
Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed provide a sunshade apparatus that integrates a solar collector into an attractive architectural sunshade, and a system for deriving energy, and in particular heat, from such an apparatus. The sunshade is comprised of between one and several solar collector panels. Each panel has an infrared clear pass face and contains tubing. The panel may also contain a layer of insulation underneath the tubing. The tubing contains a fluid and is connected to a solar water system. The clear face extends for most but not all of the upper surface of the panel, such that the ends are solid to provide structural support for the panel. The panels are designed in advance for use in connection with an architectural feature, such as a window on a building, with angles for each of the panels and in some cases the shade as well. Aesthetic architectural options including interior beam colors and clear face coatings are contemplated.
Abstract:
Ein erfindungsgemäßes drehbares Fassadenelement ist in einer Seitenansicht dargestellt. Die Lagerelemente (1) bestehen aus einem Nabenteil (2), von dem ein erster Verbindungsarm (1b) ausgeht, an dessen äußerem Ende über ein Unterkonstruktionselement (5) der Lamellenteil (4) angebracht ist. Von dem Nabenteil (2) geht ferner ein weiterer Verbindungsarm (1a) aus, der an seinem Ende eine Leuchteinrichtung (3) trägt, vorteilhaft eine transparente Röhre, in der voneinander beabstandete Leuchteinheiten angeordnet sind, die separat ansteuerbare Leuchtpixel darstellen. Bei der Leuchteinrichtung (3) kann es sich jedoch auch um eine beliebige andere Leuchteinrichtung wie etwa eine Leuchtstoffröhre, eine Lichterkette, etc., handeln.
Abstract:
A window device for controlling the transmission of solar radiation therethrough, having a first diffuser means (12) forming the exterior of the device for diffusing incoming solar radiation, a second diffuser means (14) spaced interiorly from the first diffuser means for further diffusing the incoming solar radiation, a plurality of substantially planar vanes (20) situated between the first and second diffuser means, with each of the vanes having reflective surfaces and being pivotable about an axis passing through its center of gravity, the vanes being interconnected to move substantially in unison, means (40, 44, 46, 48) for automatically controlling the inclination of the vanes about their respective axes in response to the amount of solar radiation transmitted past the vanes, a plurality of substantially planar insulating panels (30) spaced interiorly from the second diffuser means, with each of the panels being pivotable about an axis passing through its center of gravity and being interconnected to move substantially in unison, and means (50, 54, 56, 58) for automatically controlling the inclination of the panels about their respective axes in response to the amount of solar radiation transmitted past the vanes, whereby the amount of solar radiation transmitted through the window is controlled. Also, active and passive solar collection systems employing such a window device.
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:
Described are a cooperating solar energy collector panel and an energy converter, at least one of which is adapted to fit within a window opening. Preferably, the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are movable into or within the window opening to allow for the window to still be able to open to let in fresh air, or be free from obstruction to permit entry of light or a view to the outdoors when the solar collector panel and/or energy converter are not in use. In one version, the solar collector panel is adapted to be remote from the window opening, for example, on the top of an awning above the window opening. The bottom of the awning in this case may be adapted to contain an energy converter which may be moved into the window opening to distribute heat into a building.