CONVERTER OF SOLAR ENERGY Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC F24J2/06 F24J2/46 

FIELD: power engineering.

SUBSTANCE: converter consists of solar energy concentrator assembled on tripod and equipped with facility of orientation by the sun. The concentrator is made in form of a symmetrical part of a parabolic cylinder including a crest and a focal line; the parabolic cylinder is installed into parabolic guides arranged along upper and lower edges of the cylinder. The guides are enclosed in a rigid frame made out of ribs connecting ends of the guides and conjugated between them. Shelves covering the converter from top and bottom are installed by upper and lower ends of the focal line and on upper and lower ribs. A solar energy receiver is made in form of a tube passing along the focal line and conjugated with an external tank. The converter is equipped with sensors determining a position and intensity of the radiation source affecting a rotary mechanism of a photo-electric panel.

EFFECT: complete utilisation of solar energy, more simplified design and capability to withstand strong wind loads, reduced weight and cost and simplification of assembly.

3 cl, 6 dwg