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US20100186733A1
US20100186733A1 US12/593,855 US59385508A US2010186733A1 US 20100186733 A1 US20100186733 A1 US 20100186733A1 US 59385508 A US59385508 A US 59385508A US 2010186733 A1 US2010186733 A1 US 2010186733A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S23/00—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors
    • F24S23/70—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors
    • F24S23/71—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors with parabolic reflective surfaces
    • F24S23/715—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors with parabolic reflective surfaces flexible
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
    • F24S10/40—Solar heat collectors using working fluids in absorbing elements surrounded by transparent enclosures, e.g. evacuated solar collectors
    • F24S10/45—Solar heat collectors using working fluids in absorbing elements surrounded by transparent enclosures, e.g. evacuated solar collectors the enclosure being cylindrical
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S20/00—Solar heat collectors specially adapted for particular uses or environments
    • F24S20/80—Airborne solar heat collector modules, e.g. inflatable structures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S23/00—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors
    • F24S23/70—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors
    • F24S23/74—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors with trough-shaped or cylindro-parabolic reflective surfaces
    • F24S23/745—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with reflectors with trough-shaped or cylindro-parabolic reflective surfaces flexible
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/44—Heat exchange systems
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking

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  • the invention relates to an inflatable solar collector with an at least partially transparent sleeve divided into at least two chambers which are separated by a reflector membrane that is reflective on one side, and which can be independently acted on by a gas, and has at least one absorber that is oppositely situated from the reflective side of each reflector membrane.
  • Such a spherical inflatable solar collector which may be used for terrestrial energy production, has become known from a research report. All solar collectors of this type are based on the principle that solar radiation is bundled by the reflector membrane and directed to the absorber, which converts the solar radiation into energy. As the result of differing pressure impingement on the chambers, the reflector membrane is curved in such a way that the solar rays are always focused on the absorber. Tubes, photovoltaic elements, etc. through which media flow may be used as absorbers.
  • the spherical shape is disadvantageous for these solar collectors, since manufacturing it is complex, and complicated biaxial tracking is necessary. Use as spherical heliostats represents a further disadvantage, since due to the shading problem caused by solar tower power plants it is not possible to position such solar collectors relatively closely together. Therefore, the area yield for energy production is not optimal.
  • the sleeve is designed as a cylindrical tube, and each reflector membrane extends over the length thereof.
  • the absorber(s) is/are situated along at least one focus line extending over the length of the tube.
  • each reflector membrane extends over the entire length of the solar collector.
  • each reflector membrane which cooperate either with a single absorber or with absorbers that are individually assigned to them. These absorbers are situated on at least one focus line extending in the longitudinal direction of the tube.
  • the feeding gas line connections to the individual chambers as well as the absorber connections to the further energy utilization equipment correspond to the prior art.
  • One preferred embodiment of the inflatable solar collector according to the invention is characterized in that wires or the like are stretched at defined intervals on the side of each reflector membrane opposite its reflective side.
  • the wires extend transverse to the longitudinal extension of the tube, and each absorber is effectively situated at the center between two wires.
  • the membrane is not cylindrically curved. Since the membrane is supported by the wires, it assumes the shape of spherical dome shell surfaces arranged in a row. Accordingly, one absorber is provided above the center of each individual section, thus achieving intensive bundling of the incoming solar energy.
  • ballast chamber with a variable ballast on the side of each reflector membrane opposite its reflective side.
  • this is particularly favorable for terrestrial energy production, since on the one hand position stabilization and on the other hand alignment with the sun may be achieved by sequentially filling and/or emptying the ballast chamber(s).
  • each ballast chamber For inflatable solar collectors which are anchored in the ground but which project into or float in the air, it is advantageous for each ballast chamber to be divided into subchambers that extend in the longitudinal direction of the tube and which are interconnected by conduit lines. Continuous alignment with the sun is achieved by varying the filling or emptying of the subchambers.
  • ballast chambers which may be filled or emptied
  • a ballast which is adjustable in length may be accommodated on the side of each reflector membrane opposite the reflective side.
  • the solar collector may be affixed at (at least) one end to (at least) one pole in order to keep the area therebeneath shaded and/or free of snow or rain, and/or to act as noise protection.
  • the cross-section inclined toward the sun may be optimally adjusted for the season.
  • the solar collector may also be slidably or otherwise movably mounted on a swivel pole, and in this manner may biaxially track the sun with the use of only one motor.
  • a buoyancy gas may provide the inclined position. In this case, biaxial tracking may be achieved with the variable length of the guy wire for the collector.
  • the solar collector may also be set up vertically, and braced and operated in the manner of a pole. In this operating mode the solar collector is able to collect a large amount of sunlight, particularly in the winter months when low-angle incidence of solar radiation is encountered. Furthermore, snow cannot collect on the surface, only a small base surface area is required, and the back side may be used for advertising, for example.
  • the pole could also be used for various other areas of use such as mobile wireless telephone providers, for example.
  • each reflector membrane When the reflector membrane is made of a homogeneous material, its concave curvature in the state of use essentially follows a catenary or circular line. Since this is not always adequate for optimal focusing, it is advisable for each reflector membrane to be variably deflectable transverse to its length, and in the state of use to be curved in an essentially parabolic or paraboloidal shape.
  • the inflatable solar collector For terrestrial use of the inflatable solar collector according to the invention, to allow ground anchoring on the one hand, and simple tracking of the sun's position on the other hand, it has proven advantageous to fasten preferably mutually intersecting anchoring bands at essentially diametrically opposed outer sides of the tube. When such oppositely situated, and preferably also mutually intersecting, bands are anchored to the ground at their free ends, mounting is ensured, and the solar collector can be rotated corresponding to the solar trajectory.
  • bearing rollers or the like may be provided on the exterior of the tube opposite each absorber.
  • the tracking may be achieved either by means of the above-mentioned ballast technique(s), or by using motors or the like mounted on pivots. Biaxial tracking is made possible by rotation of the tube about the vertical axis.
  • the tube When using the inflatable solar collector according to the invention in the air, it is advantageous for the tube to be filled with a buoyancy gas.
  • the solar collector may be floated above the ground without additional auxiliary means.
  • a conductor loop By use of such a conductor loop, i.e. multiple windings together with a coil, a magnetic field may be generated which allows positioning of the solar collector by interaction with the earth's magnetic field.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view that shows a first embodiment of the solar collector of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view that shows a second embodiment.
  • the inflatable solar collector 1 has a cylindrical tube 2 as a sleeve.
  • the tube is transparent, at least above a reflector membrane 5 which divides the tube 2 into two chambers 3 , 4 .
  • the reflector membrane 5 is reflective on the top, upwardly facing side and extends essentially diametrically across the tube over the entire length of tube 2 .
  • An elongated absorber 6 is situated above the reflector membrane 5 , approximately in the region of the lateral surface of the tube 2 . This may be, for example, a pipe through which media flow.
  • the chambers 3 , 4 and the absorber 6 are connected to corresponding connecting lines 7 , 8 , 9 .
  • ballast chambers 10 are situated below the reflector membrane, and may be filled or emptied through lines 11 as needed. As shown in FIG. 1 , the ballast chambers may be further divided into subchambers 18 which are connected via lines.
  • Anchoring bands 12 are fastened at diametrically opposed outer sides of the tube 2 and, as shown, they intersect each other. These bands may be used to fasten the inflatable solar collector according to the invention to the ground; a rotary motion about the axis of the cylindrical tube 2 is still possible.
  • Bearing rollers 13 are also provided for supporting the inflatable solar collector 1 according to the invention.
  • the solar collector When the inflatable solar collector according to the invention is used for terrestrial energy production, the solar collector is mounted on the ground in a favorable position with respect to the solar trajectory with the anchoring bands 12 , and tracks the solar trajectory with the help of the ballast chambers 10 and with support from the bearing rollers 13 .
  • the emitted solar radiation is reflected by the reflector membrane 5 and is focused on the absorber 6 .
  • the medium flowing therein undergoes intense heating and can be subsequently utilized for energy production.
  • two or more reflector membranes may by accommodated.
  • the chamber in the state of use the chamber must be filled with less pressure than the chamber thereabove to achieve the desired curvature of the reflector membrane. If a curvature of the reflector membrane 5 is desired which most closely approximates a parabolic shape, the deflectability of the reflector membrane transverse to the longitudinal extension is different.
  • FIG. 2 shows an inflatable solar collector 14 .
  • identical features are denoted by the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 .
  • wires or the like 15 are stretched at defined intervals in the transverse direction of the tube and below the reflector membrane 5 .
  • the reflector membrane 5 does not have a mere cylindrical curvature as illustrated in FIG. 1 , but instead has an individual, approximately spherical or paraboloidal dome shell curvature.
  • the reflector membrane between the stretched wires may have a convex curvature at the borders. Suitable gussets may also be provided.
  • ballasts 16 are situated on a common focus line, approximately at the center above these individual sections; these may be photovoltaic elements, for example.
  • a ballast 17 of adjustable length is arranged below the reflector membrane 5 which performs the same functions as ballast chambers 10 . All the other features used for anchoring purposes may likewise be provided, but for the sake of simplicity are not shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the operating principle of the solar collector 14 corresponds to that of the solar collector 1 , except that the focusing in each case is approximately punctiform, not linear as in FIG. 1 .
  • the illustrated embodiments for terrestrial energy production which by means of conventional adaptations are also suitable for use as floating solar collectors, it is also possible to fill solar collectors with a buoyancy gas, allowing the solar collectors to float in the air in the manner of a dirigible.
  • the connections and anchors necessary for this purpose are of the conventional type.
  • the earth's magnetic field may be utilized when a coil encloses the tube or is embedded therein which, when current passes through it, generates a magnetic field which interacts with the earth's magnetic field.

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