Abstract:
An in-frame or on-frame electronics assembly for a solar panel is provided that uses the frame which is already present on many solar panels as a part of, or as the entirety of, the protective enclosure, grounding, and thermal solutions for reasons of performance, cost, and functionality. This solution can be configured to work with any electronics that can fit into the form factor of a frame, or any solar panel frame solution that is modified, adapted or designed, to suit the requirements of mounting and/or housing the electronics.
Abstract:
O "COLETOR TERMO SOLAR PLANO E PROCESSO DE FABRICAÇÃO", objeto desta Patente, consiste numa radical mudança de paradigma, tanto no processo de fabricação - cujos passos foram reduzidos ao mínimo e passíveis de automação em qualquer grau - e da concepção da forma dos tubos de captação de energia solar e da estanqueidade da caixa metálica que abriga o elemento coletor. Os tubos coletores da energia solar do objeto desta Patente são fabricados com cobre e têm seus custos reduzidos - quanto a materiais, formas e processo de fabricação - por três inovadoras formas de realização: 1°. Redução da espessura das chapas de cobre para apenas de 0,10 a 0,15 milímetros, o que diminui o custo de materiais e o peso final do conjunto; 2°. Formação dos tubos coletores por estampagem dos mesmos nestas finas chapas, o que confere estruturação às finas chapas, compensando, assim, a fragilidade da baixa espessura das mesmas com o aumento da resistência conferido pela estampagem; 3°. Soldagem automática, através de laser ou descarga elétrica de alta precisão e baixo custo, sem emprego de eletrodos ou processo manual, de duas chapas simétricas estampadas, obtendo assim, através de uma única operação automática todo o sistema hermeticamente fechado de tubos de circulação de água e coleta de energia solar em uma única operação industrial. 4°. Além desta radical diminuição de custo oriunda da concepção fabril acima exposta, através da alteração da geometria dos tubos coletores solares, que passam a ter volumes internos reduzidos e formas elípticas, ovais, ou de qualquer forma não circular, cujos maiores diâmetros são posicionados voltados para o sol, para receber a radiação solar, foi aumentada a área útil de absorção de energia solar pelos tubos coletores de energia.
Abstract:
Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Wärmetauschers (10), insbesondere Solarabsorber für Solarthermie, weist die Schritte auf Bereitstellen eines Unterblechs (12), Bereitstellen eines Oberblechs (14), wobei das Oberblech (14) und/oder das Unterblech (12) mit einer Absorptionsschicht (16) zur Absorption von Strahlung (44) versehen ist, Aufbringen einer wärmehärtbaren Klebeschicht (20) auf das Unterblech (12) und/oder das Oberblech (14), insbesondere durch Sprühauftrag und/oder Raupenauftrag, Aufsetzen des Oberblechs (14) und/oder des Unterblechs (12) auf die Klebeschicht (20), wobei die Klebeschicht (20) zumindest einen umlaufenden geschlossenen Klebering (22) ausbildet und innerhalb des Kleberings (22) ein von einem Einlass (24) zu einem Auslass (28) verlaufender Strömungskanal (32) mit Hilfe des Unterblechs (12) und des Oberblechs (14) ausgebildet ist, und Bestrahlen zumindest eines Teils der Absorptionsschicht (16) mit einer von der Absorptionsschicht (16) absorbierbaren Strahlung (44) bis das Oberblech (14) mit dem Unterblech (12) mit Hilfe der Klebeschicht (20) mit einer Festigkeit zumindest in Höhe einer Handhabungsfestigkeit verbunden ist. Dadurch ist eine einfache Herstellung eines Wärmetauschers (10) ermöglicht.
Abstract:
A solar heater for space heating is formed by a frame that provides structural support for a plate that absorbs sunlight. In one aspect, the plate is directly molded into the frame. In another aspect, the plate is incorporated into an assembly which is then sealed to the frame. The solar heater is configured such that multiple similarly configured solar heaters may be coupled together in a series and/or parallel arrangement.
Abstract:
A sealant channel arrangement for forming a seal between first and second bodies having complementary interface surfaces includes an open channel 6.098 formed in the interface surface of the first body, and a sealant injection aperture 6.096 in the form of a through hole accessible from the opposite side from the first interface surface. When the two bodies are assembled, the interface surface 6.048 of the second body forms a cover over the channel. A purge point 6.100 is arranged to be visible when the two components are assembled.
Abstract:
Unidad recolectara de energía solar para calentar agua a alta presión y donde el circuito está expuesto a congelamiento que tiene: una unidad de intercambio de calor de una sola pieza para un circuito hidráulico, compuesta de tubos paralelos (1) de material polimérico conectados en uno de sus extremos a un tubo principal de derivación (2, 3) y en el otro de sus extremos, a un tubo principal de recolección (2, 3); caja estanca (4) para un numero entero de unidades conectadas en serie, de un perfil de sección regular (5), armada por escuadras insertables en esquinas, con una cara traslucida (6) y la opuesta con una tapa (7) aislada; el perfil con geometría para conectar la caja a una estructura portante; el perfil con geometría para sostener el material aislante (8) y los sellos de goma de la parte interior de la cara traslúcida (9); el perfil permite el montaje de perfiles complementarios (10) sobre el mismo, acoplados por interferencia elástica y los perfiles complementarios tienen alojamiento para sellos de goma (11) de la parte exterior de la cara traslucida (6); medios para conectar un tubo de alimentación de agua (12) a el (los) tubo(s) principal(es) de derivación y medios para conectar un tubo de descarga (13) hacia los consumos de agua, a el (los) tubo(s) principal(es) de recolección; Uso de la unidad con conexión directa a un termo presurizado ubicado sobre la unidad para permitir el calentamiento del agua del termo a través de circulación por convección; Uso de la unidad con conexión directa a un termo presurizado, que está en una posición arbitraria respecto de la unidad y la circulación es por una bomba hidráulica.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a device (100) for heating fluid by converting light energy to heat energy. The device (100) comprises a housing (102) having a front transparent member (104) and a back cover (114), which are connected together so as to form an enclosure for a fluid entering or flowing out of the device (100) through an inlet (110) or an outlet (112). A light absorbing device (106) with at least one surface covered with a transparent substance (108) is disposed inside the housing (102) such that at least one surface of the light absorbing device (106) is substantially in direct contact with the fluid.
Abstract:
The purpose of this invention is to indicate a solar panel element and a method for making and mounting a such, wherein the solar panel element may constitute an integrated and aesthetically attractive covering element for covering a building envelope, where the solar panel element can be mounted without changing possibly existing underlying structures and follow the architecture in the surrounding covering of the building. Moreover, it is aimed at mounting a solar panel element which is completely or partially produced under quality-assuring conditions. This purpose is achieved by a solar panel element consisting of a transmission plate, an absorber housing and an absorber member. The solar panel element according to the invention is peculiar in that the transmission plate has greater extension than the absorber housing, and that the transmission plate, compared with the absorber housing, has a protruding part, preferably for overlapping on a roof or facade element.
Abstract:
Described herein are solar energy apparatus that overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings of conventional solar energy absorption structures. The solar energy apparatus may comprise inexpensive material and have smaller dimensions to reduce the overall cost of the apparatus. The apparatus may also have coatings which help to maximize the amount of solar energy absorbed and minimize the deterioration of the apparatus due to overheating. The apparatus may include a system for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the apparatus to prevent overheating.