摘要 |
A method of making a solar collector panel comprises the steps of applying a quantity of solvent to one face of a synthetic foam sheet to form a pattern of solvent stripes on said face, allowing the applied solvent to etch a pattern of grooves having highly irregular surfaces, painting the surfaces of the grooves exposed by the action of the solvent with light-absorbing coloring matter, and securing a light-transmitting cover sheet to the remaining portions of said face. The cover sheet, when secured, conforms to the shape of the face prior to the solvent application step, whereby the grooves and the cover sheet together form channels for the flow of a heat transfer fluid such as water or air.
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