GB2447718A - Solar heat collector - Google Patents
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- GB2447718A GB2447718A GB0724663A GB0724663A GB2447718A GB 2447718 A GB2447718 A GB 2447718A GB 0724663 A GB0724663 A GB 0724663A GB 0724663 A GB0724663 A GB 0724663A GB 2447718 A GB2447718 A GB 2447718A
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- interleave
- layer
- solar heat
- heat collector
- vestibules
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- 239000004417 polycarbonate Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229920000515 polycarbonate Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000565 sealant Substances 0.000 abstract description 5
- 230000037361 pathway Effects 0.000 abstract description 4
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 abstract description 4
- 238000010521 absorption reaction Methods 0.000 abstract description 2
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000009428 plumbing Methods 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000010409 thin film Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000005030 aluminium foil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920011532 unplasticized polyvinyl chloride Polymers 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
- F24S10/70—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
- F24S10/72—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits the tubular conduits being integrated in a block; the tubular conduits touching each other
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
- F24S10/70—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
- F24S10/73—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits the tubular conduits being of plastic material
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S10/00—Solar heat collectors using working fluids
- F24S10/50—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates
- F24S10/502—Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates having conduits formed by paired plates and internal partition means
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F28—HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL
- F28F—DETAILS OF HEAT-EXCHANGE AND HEAT-TRANSFER APPARATUS, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
- F28F3/00—Plate-like or laminated elements; Assemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
- F28F3/12—Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
- F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
- F24S80/50—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings
- F24S80/52—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings characterised by the material
- F24S80/525—Elements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation; Transparent coverings characterised by the material made of plastics
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
- Y02E10/44—Heat exchange systems
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Abstract
The invention relates to an interleave layer 7 used in a sandwich construction of a solar heat collector. The interleave layer comprises a sheet of twin-walled polycarbonate 1 with cut-outs or vestibules 2 arranged in such a configuration that a tortuous pathway 3 is created. The working fluid inlet and outlet 4 can be taken through the face of the panel or may be situated at the ends 5 by using modified conventional plumbing fittings. A thin covering layer 6 can be bonded over the vestibules, using a sealant or by heat sealing, in order to close them off. The ends of the interleave can be closed either by heat sealing the ends or by filling the interstices with sealant. Preferably, the interleave layer is used in a solar heat collector comprising a backing layer (8, fig.2) with a thermally reflective barrier (9, fig.2), an upper surface (11, fig.2) painted matt black to maximise absorption of solar heat, and a covering layer (6, fig.2) of multiwall polycarbonate.
Description
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Invention TC 15 This invention relates to use of an interleave layer to aid manufacture and assembly of solar heatin2 panels.
(001) A thin-film solar heat collector panel is described in patent application No.0705357.2 (filed 21st March 2007). A panel is constructed from multiwall polycarbonate sheets and/or dark coloured self-skinned foam sheeting (or equivalent) bonded together to create a thin film of working fluid which passes through a tortuous pathway, collecting solar heat as it passes through the pathways. The entire structure is dependant on suitable sealants.
(002) This invention embodies an interleave layer as the centre element of a sandwich construction which is an independent sub-assembly of the solar heat collector.
(003) A particular advantage of this design is that the sub-assembly can be pressure tested separately before making up the panel and can be disassembled from it again should any fault develop, thus saving the cost of the outer layers which would otherwise have to be scrapped.
(004) The interleave layer is illustrated in Figure 1. A thin sheet of twin-wall polycarbonate or its equivalent (1) (available commercially as 4mm thick sheeting, or a similar size in other materials) has vestibules (2) cut in such a configuration that a tortuous pathway (3) is created. Inlet and outlet for the working fluid (4) can be taken through the face of the panel or the ends (5) as desired using modified conventional plumbing fittings, or specially constructed units. A thin covering layer (6) is bonded over the vestibules with suitable sealant or heat sealing in order to close the saidvestibules. The ends of the interleave (7) are closed either by heat sealing the ends or filling the interstices with sealant.
(005) The panel may be assembled as illustrated in figure 2. A backing layer (8), conveniently made of either multiwall polycarbonate sheet or self-skinned foam plastic has aluminium foil (or equivalent) (9) laid on it as a thermal reflective barrier.
The interleave layer (1) is laid on this. It's upper surface (II) may be painted mali black to maximise absorption of solar heat. A covering layer (6) of multiwall polycarbonate or equivalent completes the assembly. It is then fixed together by interference fit beading, conveniently using conventional UPVC double-glazing channel section or simple U' shaped channel, or an existing proprietory material.
Claims (4)
- * Claims 1 An interleave layer in a sandwich construction of a solarheat collector, with inlets in the lower face of the unit.
- 2 An interleave layer as claimed in claim 1 which is an independent sub-assembly of the collector panel
- 3 An interleave layer as claimed in claim 1 an array of vestibules cut through twinwall polycarbonate (or similar) sheeting designed to create a tortuous flow of working fluid through it, facilitating efficient heating of the fluid.
- 4 An interleave layer as claimed in claim 1 whereby inlets for the working fluid may be in the front face, or ends of the interleave S An interleave layer as claimed in claim 1 whereby the upper layer may cover the whole length of the lower panels
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB0705357.2A GB0705357D0 (en) | 2007-03-21 | 2007-03-21 | A process for the manufacture and assembly of solar heating panels |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB0724663D0 GB0724663D0 (en) | 2008-01-30 |
| GB2447718A true GB2447718A (en) | 2008-09-24 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB0705357.2A Ceased GB0705357D0 (en) | 2007-03-21 | 2007-03-21 | A process for the manufacture and assembly of solar heating panels |
| GB0724663A Withdrawn GB2447718A (en) | 2007-03-21 | 2007-12-19 | Solar heat collector |
Family Applications Before (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB0705357.2A Ceased GB0705357D0 (en) | 2007-03-21 | 2007-03-21 | A process for the manufacture and assembly of solar heating panels |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| GB (2) | GB0705357D0 (en) |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3076450A (en) * | 1961-06-16 | 1963-02-05 | Edward W Gough | Plastic solar heater |
| US4059095A (en) * | 1975-04-09 | 1977-11-22 | Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft | Device for utilizing the heat energy of solar radiation |
| US4156419A (en) * | 1976-06-11 | 1979-05-29 | Hawthorne Industries, Inc. | Solar collector |
| US4279243A (en) * | 1977-11-14 | 1981-07-21 | Deakin David A | Solar collector panel |
| WO1983003661A1 (en) * | 1982-04-15 | 1983-10-27 | Unified Technologies Inc | Solar heating device |
| US4898153A (en) * | 1989-04-03 | 1990-02-06 | Sherwood Daniel A | Solar energy panel |
| WO1996023187A1 (en) * | 1995-01-27 | 1996-08-01 | Ail Research, Inc. | Heat exchange assembly |
| FR2787868A1 (en) * | 1998-12-29 | 2000-06-30 | Pierre Jean Nocera | Solar collector for heating water has heat exchanger made from hollow ribbed panel of synthetic material mounted in housing with translucent cover |
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- 2007-03-21 GB GBGB0705357.2A patent/GB0705357D0/en not_active Ceased
- 2007-12-19 GB GB0724663A patent/GB2447718A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3076450A (en) * | 1961-06-16 | 1963-02-05 | Edward W Gough | Plastic solar heater |
| US4059095A (en) * | 1975-04-09 | 1977-11-22 | Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft | Device for utilizing the heat energy of solar radiation |
| US4156419A (en) * | 1976-06-11 | 1979-05-29 | Hawthorne Industries, Inc. | Solar collector |
| US4279243A (en) * | 1977-11-14 | 1981-07-21 | Deakin David A | Solar collector panel |
| WO1983003661A1 (en) * | 1982-04-15 | 1983-10-27 | Unified Technologies Inc | Solar heating device |
| US4898153A (en) * | 1989-04-03 | 1990-02-06 | Sherwood Daniel A | Solar energy panel |
| WO1996023187A1 (en) * | 1995-01-27 | 1996-08-01 | Ail Research, Inc. | Heat exchange assembly |
| FR2787868A1 (en) * | 1998-12-29 | 2000-06-30 | Pierre Jean Nocera | Solar collector for heating water has heat exchanger made from hollow ribbed panel of synthetic material mounted in housing with translucent cover |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB0705357D0 (en) | 2007-04-25 |
| GB0724663D0 (en) | 2008-01-30 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |