SOLAR CONCENTRATOR CONSTRUCTION WITH CHROMED TORSION BOX

摘要

The solar concentrator includes a base with a support frame that is rotatably connected thereto. A torsion box is tiltably mounted to the support frame to provide a wide range of movement of the torsion box and the finish surface thereon, which is preferably of a single plane parabolic shape that carries a layer of highly reflective chrome material. A receiver is mounted above the surface of the chrome layer at the focus of the parabola by a bracket to optimize reflection of radiation thereto. Plumbing transports liquid, such as water, through the receiver for heating thereof for various purposes, such as water desalinization. Thus, the solar concentrator is an optimized low cost and easy to manufacture solar concentrator.

主权项

1. An improved solar concentrator, comprising:
a hollow torsion box having a solid uninterrupted top surface, height and width with a solid uninterrupted single plane parabolic shape across the width thereof; the single plane parabolic shape having a focal point; a layer of reflective chrome material affixed to the top surface of the hollow torsion box; and a receiver affixed to the hollow torsion box and located approximately at the focal point.