초록

The receiver has fibrous material in the form of hanging wires or knitted metal mats in the entry of the duct to absorb radiant energy. A cooling medium, such as air, is passed over the fibrous material to cool the material and convey heat into the duct for subsequent use.

대표청구항 ▼

A receiver for solar energy comprising a duct having an entry for receiving radiant solar energy; a plurality of rows of freely suspended vertical hanging wires disposed in staggered relationship to define a loose structure within and substantially covering said duct entry to absorb radiant energy,

A receiver for solar energy comprising a duct having an entry for receiving radiant solar energy; a plurality of rows of freely suspended vertical hanging wires disposed in staggered relationship to define a loose structure within and substantially covering said duct entry to absorb radiant energy, each said row having said wires disposed in spaced apart and structurally non-connected relation; and means connected to said duct for conveying a cooling medium through said loose structure to absorb heat therefrom.