摘要 |
A torque tube (10) of a support structure (1) for supporting at least one reflector (2) for reflecting sunlight (3) is provided. The torque tube (10) comprises following limitations: The torque tube (10) comprises at least one first external torque tube surface (101). The torque tube (10) comprises at least one second external torque tube surface (102). Each of the external torque tube surfaces (101, 102) comprises at least one lug (1011, 1021) for frictional connections of the torque tube (10) with the support structure (1). Each of the lugs (1011, 1021) protrudes the respective external torque tube surface (101, 102). In addition, the lugs (1011, 1021) are connected directly to each other. The lugs (1011, 1021) form a single elongated piece. In addition, a solar collector assembly (2000) with at least one support structure (1) for supporting at least one reflector (2) for reflecting sunlight (3) is provided, wherein the support structure (1) comprises at least one of that torque tube (10). Finally, a use of the solar collector assembly for a solar field of solar thermal power plant for converting solar energy into electrical energy is provided. With the solar field solar radiation is collected by the solar collector assemblies, transferred into thermal energy for generating steam with which a stream turbine is driven for producing electricity. |