F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons – 24 – J
Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
24
J
126/11.17
F24J 3/02 (1980.01)
Patent
CA 1148814
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The invention relates to a solar energy conversion apparatus in which several evacuated, glass tubular collectors are connected together in a liquid circulation system for controlled move- ment of a liquid between the interior of the collectors and a storage tank. Liquid circulation is controlled by sensors and switches therefor in regulating operation of valves and/or a pump. The conditions for circulating the liquid rely upon (1) sensing a need for energy at the storage tank, (2) sensing solar radiation availability, (3) sensing thermal conditions in the solar collector tubes to avoid high temperature and thermal shock, and sensing a need to withdraw hot liquid and add more. The system is operable in either of two modes herein disclosed: (a) the "continuous batch circulation" mode in which liquid is pumped to fill the tubes, in parallel, and low. temperature sensed below a set point to stop pumping and resume pumping when the temperature in the tubes arrives at the preselected higher temperature, and (b) the "full continuous circulation" mode in which liquid is continuously pumped through the tube collectors, in parallel, continuously withdrawing liquid from the top of the tube while introducing liquid at the bottom of the tube; in either mode, the hotter liquid being removed from the top of the tubes and relatively colder liquid introduced at the bottom of the tubes.
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Frissora Joseph R.
Platt Michael H.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
Owens-Illinois Inc.
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