发明名称 |
Torque transfer between trough collector modules |
摘要 |
<p>A system for transferring torque between modules in a concentrating solar collector array. A trough collector system includes at least two modules, each module including a reflector having a reflective surface shaped to concentrate incoming radiation onto a linear tube, and a structural lattice attached to the reflector. The modules are constrained to rotate about a common axis. A torque transfer connection directly connects the three-dimensional structural lattices of the two modules at a location removed from the axis of rotation. Torque is thus transmitted between the modules by a force couple acting on the module. Also described are a method of transferring torque between adjacent trough collector modules, and a three-dimensional structural lattice configured for use in the system and method. Mechanisms for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction of the array are described. A drive system is described that imparts torque to a module near an edge of the module.</p> |
申请公布号 |
AU2010236861(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.11.03 |
申请号 |
AU20100236861 |
申请日期 |
2010.03.31 |
申请人 |
ABENGOA SOLAR INC. |
发明人 |
MARCOTTE, PATRICK;BIGGIO, KENNETH;MAY, EDMUND KENNETH |
分类号 |
F24J2/14;F24J2/54 |
主分类号 |
F24J2/14 |
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