Apparatus for collecting and transporting heat energy.

摘要

The invention is an apparatus for collecting and transporting thermal energy as vaporized fluid. The vapor will flow from a heat absorption chamber (C) and through a conduit (V) to a point of use where it is condensed. The heat absorption chamber (C) includes a sump in its lower portion to hold a puddle offluid. A heat source directed againstthe chamber (C) vaporizes the fluid therewithin and a replacement fluid supply (L) connects with the chamber to maintain the level of the puddle during vaporization. The chamber (C) of the preferred embodiment of the invention is an elongated heat absorption pipe mounted horizontallyto maintain the puddle at the lower portion of the pipe. The heat absorption pipe is mounted in a solar collector (C) to receive concentrated solar energy as from a reflector system.