Resumen de: AU2020392715A1

The invention relates to a system for fastening a casing (1) to a tube (2) which, according to a first aspect of the invention, comprises a claw (4) provided with protuberances (6, 7), and, according to a second aspect of the invention, incorporates first rails (10) on side faces of the casing (1), and second rails (18) on an upper face of the casing (1) to hook onto the protuberances (6, 7). The claw (4) can pivot with respect to the first protuberances (6), both to house the tube (2) and to hook onto the second rail (18), as well as to surround and press against the tube (2), once the second rail (18) is hooked. The fastening system allows for a faster and more ergonomic fastening without the use of tools and elements such as connecting screws and bolts.

Resumen de: US2022152959A1

Core element for sandwich elements, wherein the core element has at least two hemisphere panels which are combined with one another, wherein each hemisphere panel has, between planar portions, and spaced apart from one another, uniform hemispherical elevations, wherein the two or in each case two hemisphere panels face one another by way of their elevations, wherein, with two or in each case two hemisphere panels combined with one another, the elevations of one hemisphere panel each bear with their apexes or apex surfaces against a planar portion of the other hemisphere panel, and wherein two hemisphere panels are connected to one another by virtue of the elevations being connected, in the region of their apexes or apex surfaces, to the planar portion of the other or another hemisphere panel against which they bear. Moreover, the invention also relates to the use of a core element and to a method for producing a core element.

Resumen de: BE1028732A1

L'invention concerne un revêtement (10) de toit comprenant des rigoles (12) d’écoulement d’eau, les rigoles étant aptes à être fixées au toit et des panneaux (14) fixés aux rigoles, les panneaux (14) s’étendant d’une rigole (10) à une autre rigole (10) et comprenant un bord (141, 142) longitudinal pénétrant dans chaque rigole (10).

Resumen de: HRP20201784A1

Toplozračni solarni panel spada u podskupinu bezstaklenih toplozračnih kolektora, namijenjen je za poboljšanje energetske učinkovitosti stambenih i nestambenih zgrada a postiže se ugradnjom na osunčane zidova i na kose krovove. Temeljna funkcija panela je kvalitetna arhitektonsko dekorativna limena ovojnica s debelom negorivom toplinskom izolacijom a za sunčana vremena i toplozračno solarno zagrijavanje prostorija te ventiliranje ovojnice i ventiliranje prostorije. Ovime se mogu ispuniti temeljni zahtjevi i propisi koncepta gotovo nulte energetske gradnje, „nZEB“, jer debela toplinska izolacija smanjuje energiju potrebnu za zagrijavanje prostorija a ona se ostvaruje primjenom obnovljivog izvora, energije sunca. Bez spojnih cijevi za zrak, panel se može ugraditi na dijelove ovojnice zgrade bez solarnog zagrijavanja ali se zadržava temeljna funkcija toplinski izolirane ovojnice zgrade s ventiliranjem panela.

Resumen de: US2022146152A1

The present invention provides an apparatus for heating a fluid using solar energy. The apparatus comprises: a fluid source, a first chamber comprising a fluid inlet to allow one-way movement of a fluid from the fluid source to the first chamber, a second chamber comprising a fluid outlet to allow the controlled movement of a fluid internal the second chamber to a further chamber or external the apparatus, and a fluid connection between the first and second chambers to allow substantially one-way movement of a fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber. Each of the chambers is fluid tight and configured as a solar collector to heat a fluid therein. The apparatus as a whole operates such that under even incident solar radiation a fluid is heated in each of the chambers and upon thermal expansion of the fluid, the fluid is moved in a controlled manner substantially one-way from the first chamber to the second chamber, and from the second chamber to a further chamber or to the outside the apparatus. By the movement of fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, the first chamber donates a portion of the heat energy held by the fluid therein to the second chamber, the second chamber becomes enriched in heat energy by the gain of fluid and the first chamber becomes deprived in energy by the loss of fluid such that the second chamber contains fluid that is hotter than the first chamber.

Resumen de: US2022145731A1

The invention provides an efficient gas hydrate production system using flue gas waste heat/solar absorption heat pump to compensate reservoir heat, includes a heat source absorption system, heat pump heating system and reservoir heat compensation system and realizes efficient exploitation of submarine natural gas hydrate in the way of heat compensation. The invention uses the low-grade heat energy of offshore platform to solve the problems of heat source and energy consumption in the process of natural gas hydrate exploitation by. It provides a commercial feasible scheme for large-scale exploitation of natural gas hydrate. The condenser module, evaporator module and injection well module of the invention can be flexibly increased or decreased, and can adapt to a variety of actual hydrate reservoir distribution; the injection well module adopts ball-nozzle, which can disperse and evenly inject the hot injected water into the reservoir.

Resumen de: US2022149545A1

Assembly for Clamping and Grounding Objects In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.

Resumen de: US2022145779A1

A control method for optimizing a solar-to-power efficiency of a solar-aided coal-fired power system under off-design working conditions is provided. Through reading the relevant information of the solar collecting system, the coal-fired power generation system, the environmental conditions, and the working conditions of the solar-aided coal-fired power system, the water flow rate range able to be heated by the solar collecting unit and the solar-coal feedwater flow distribution ratio range of the solar-aided coal-fired power system are determined; through establishing the relationship between the solar-to-power efficiency and the solar-coal feedwater flow distribution ratio of the solar-aided coal-fired power system under the off-design working conditions, the solar-coal feedwater flow distribution ratio is regulated, so that a flow rate of water entering the solar collecting system to be heated is controlled, thereby maximizing the solar-to-power efficiency and improving the economy of the solar-aided coal-fired power system under the off-design working conditions. The present invention provides clear guidance to optimize the solar-aided coal-fired power system under the off-design working conditions, enable solar energy to fully play its role in the solar-aided coal-fired power system, improve the utilization rate of solar energy, facilitate the consumption of the renewable energy, and greatly increase the economy of the solar-aided coal-fired power system.

Resumen de: WO2022098398A1

The invention provides in some aspects a thermal energy collection system comprising a first solar collector through which a first heat transfer fluid flows to absorb energy from sunlight as it passes through the first solar collector, and a second solar collector that collects energy from sunlight that has passed through the first solar collector. The first heat transfer fluid of the thermal energy collection system according to these aspects of the invention is in thermal coupling with the first solar collector, but not with the second solar collector. In other aspects, the invention provides a radiator system, comprising a multi-wall panel, an interior of which is in fluid coupling with, and that forms part of, a fluid circuit through which a first heat transfer fluid flows. A reflective surface is disposed in a vicinity of a second face of the multi-wall panel. Still other aspects of the invention provide a reflective film solar energy collector and a solar energy absorber.

Resumen de: WO2022096761A1

Disclosed is a cladding panel that collects and/or emits thermal energy, which comprises: a first panel (10); a second panel (20) with an extrados (21) adhered to an intrados (12) of the first panel (10), forming a leaktight seal, with a low-relief channel (40), the channel (40) being attached to the intrados (12) of the first panel (10) to form a conduit; an inlet connector (41) for heat-conducting fluid, connected to a first end of the channel (40); and an outlet connector (42) for heat-conducting fluid, connected to a second end of the channel (40), wherein the first panel (10) is made of calibrated laminated ceramic with a flat, smooth intrados and a flat, smooth extrados and has a uniform thickness of 3-6 mm, and the second panel (20) is made of waterproof heat-insulating plastic that is stable up to 120°C.

Resumen de: WO2022096761A1

Disclosed is a cladding panel that collects and/or emits thermal energy, which comprises: a first panel (10); a second panel (20) with an extrados (21) adhered to an intrados (12) of the first panel (10), forming a leaktight seal, with a low-relief channel (40), the channel (40) being attached to the intrados (12) of the first panel (10) to form a conduit; an inlet connector (41) for heat-conducting fluid, connected to a first end of the channel (40); and an outlet connector (42) for heat-conducting fluid, connected to a second end of the channel (40), wherein the first panel (10) is made of calibrated laminated ceramic with a flat, smooth intrados and a flat, smooth extrados and has a uniform thickness of 3-6 mm, and the second panel (20) is made of waterproof heat-insulating plastic that is stable up to 120°C.

Resumen de: US2022134277A1

An air conditioning system and method of air conditioning is provided. The air conditioning system includes an intake mechanism configured to draw into the air conditioner a first amount of air and an amount of moisture from an exterior of the air conditioner. The system further includes metal organic frameworks in fluid communication with the intake mechanism, the metal organic frameworks configured to adsorb the amount of moisture from the first amount of air. The system further includes an indirect evaporative cooler configured to cool the first amount of air. The system further includes a solar heater configured to heat a second amount of air. The system further includes a heat exchanger configured to contact the second amount of air with the metal organic frameworks to regenerate the metal organic frameworks.

Resumen de: US2022136737A1

A roof or wall comprising an insulating selective surface (1) for the use of transferring net heat energy into or out of an enclosure, such as a building. The insulating selective surface comprises at least one transparent cover (2) that comprises a chamber (9), and in the chamber is a moveable plate (4) comprising a plurality of surfaces (5, 6). At least one of the surfaces is a selective surface which can be moved to substantially face the sky, or moved to face away from the sky. The device insulates the enclosure from conductive losses, while using the sun to heat the enclosure, or the cold of deep space to cool the enclosure depending on how the plate is moved.

Resumen de: WO2022089840A1

The present invention relates to a composite material suitable for the conversion of solar radiation to heat. The composite material comprises a carrier (1) which is provided on at least one side thereof with a multilayer system comprising at least five layers, an adhesion layer (2), a protection layer (3), a first absorber layer (4), a second absorber layer and an antireflection and protection layer (6). The present invention further relates to a selective solar radiation absorbent wall panel or roof panel, a solar facade or solar roof comprising the solar radiation absorbent wall panel or roof panel, and to a method for heating and/or ventilating buildings.

Resumen de: WO2022092073A1

Provided is a power supply station or the like capable of efficiently storing power obtained on the basis of hydrogen.　A first power/hydrogen supply station 10a comprises: a hydrogen storage unit 21 including a hydrogen generator 21b which electrolyzes the electrolytic solution to generate hydrogen, a first flow rate control device which controls the supply amount of the hydrogen obtained by the hydrogen generator 21b, and a storage unit which stores hydrogen obtained by the hydrogen generator 21b; a fuel cell (second power generator 12) which generates power on the basis of at least one of hydrogen obtained by the hydrogen generator 21b and hydrogen stored in the storage unit; a fuel cell power storage unit (second power storage unit 17b) which stores the power obtained from the fuel cell; and an auxiliary power supply (third power storage unit 17c). The charge capacity of the power storage device of the fuel cell power storage unit is larger than the charge capacity of the power storage device of the auxiliary power supply. The fuel cell storage unit supplies power to an external electric device via an output terminal unit. The auxiliary power supply supplies power to the first flow rate control device.

Resumen de: US2022136739A1

A medium-deep non-interference geothermal heating system based on loose siltstone geology includes a water return pipe and a water inlet pipe. The system further includes a differential pressure overflow pipe, a gauge, a differential pressure controller, a first high area water return pipe, a first water return pipe, a third water return pipe, a bypass pipe, a high area water supply pipe, a second high area water return pipe, a geothermal well water return pipe, a geothermal well water supply pipe, a heat pump unit, a second water return pipe, a water supply pipe, a geothermal well water pump, a first geothermal well water supply pipe, a first geothermal well water return pipe, a second geothermal well water return pipe, a second geothermal well water supply pipe, a geothermal wellhead device, and a geothermal well that are combined for use.

Resumen de: WO2022091524A1

Provided is a power/hydrogen supply station, for example, capable of efficiently storing electrical power obtained on the basis of hydrogen.　A first power/hydrogen supply station 10a is provided with: a first power generating device 11 for generating electrical power on the basis of natural energy; a second power generating device 12 for generating electrical power on the basis of hydrogen; a solar hot water heater 20; a power storage unit 17 including a power storage device; a hydrogen generating device 21b for generating hydrogen on the basis of power from the first power generating device 11 and the power storage device 17; and a hydrogen storage unit 21 including a hydrogen tank 21d for adsorbing hydrogen obtained by the hydrogen generating device 21b. The hydrogen adsorbed in the hydrogen tank 21d is used for power generation by the second power generating device 12. For desorbing the hydrogen adsorbed in the hydrogen tank 21d, at least one of the heat generated during power generation by the second power generating device 12 and the heat of hot water obtained by the solar hot water heater 20 is utilized.

Resumen de: RS20201261A1

The invention is intended for heating of water and similar fluids, and as an alternative, for electricity production. The solar energy collector comprises a collector plate (2) welded on a heat pipe (3). The heat pipe (3) is made from two parts, one welded to the collector plate (2) and other immersed in water tubes in which hot water heat is accumulate. The two parts of heat pipe (3) are continuous in cross section, and partly filled with the fluid which will not allow temperature to reach over 90° С. Accumulation consists of a plastic or metal tubes connected with each other and two connections from outside. The tubes are made from high temperature resistant plastic but can also be made from metal. The alternative solution refers to two heat pipes joined in one and directed to a small turbine (12) which produces electricity. The electricity is provided by a permanent magnet (13) positioned on the tops of turbine blades that rotate in the field of windings (14) and produce electricity. After passing through turbine (12) the gas from heat pipe is directed in two tubes where it condenses and the process goes on. The plastic housing (8) ensures the connection of all parts with minimal movement and is welded with plastic pipes and ribs. In this way, the plastic pipes, in addition to the accumulation, provide the supporting structure of the collector.

Resumen de: DE102020128039A1

Die Erfindung betrifft ein neuartiges modulares Leichtbau-Solar-Luft-Kollektor-System für Belüftungs- und Heizungsanlagen in insbesondere monolithischer Kunststoffbauweise zur effektiven Ausnutzung der wellenlängenabhängigen Strahlungscharakteristik der Sonneneinstrahlung.

Resumen de: EP3988859A1

The present invention relates to a composite material suitable for the conversion of solar radiation to heat. The composite material comprises a carrier (1) which is provided on at least one side thereof with a multilayer system comprising at least five layers, an adhesion layer (2), a protection layer (3), a first absorber layer (4), a second absorber layer and an antireflection and protection layer (6). The present invention further relates to a selective solar radiation absorbent wall panel or roof panel, a solar facade or solar roof comprising the solar radiation absorbent wall panel or roof panel.

Resumen de: GB2585002A

A solar thermal collector adapted to be assembled from a flat pack configuration, includes a conduit (6,fig.3) configured to carry fluid and to absorb solar radiation, a base (1,fig,1) above which the conduit (6,fig.3) is mounted, and a plurality of panels configured to interconnect with the base (1,fig.1) to produce a housing 8 for the conduit (6,fig.3). The panels may be translucent and narrow from where they connect to the base to form a pyramidal shape. One or more of the panels may be triangular. The conduit may be supported by a column (3,fig.2) attached to the base (1,fig.1). The conduit (6,fig.3) may be flexible and arranged as a coil. The housing 8 may enclose the conduit. The conduit may be made of a plastics material and the base may be made of aluminium. The solar thermal collector may form part of a system where there are several such collectors. The invention also relates to a kit and a method of assembling the kit. The aim of the invention is to provide a low-cost, easy to transport modular kit to provide renewable heat energy.

Resumen de: DE102020006412A1

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Solaranlage (100) für ein Wärmenetz, ein Verfahren zum Betreiben der Solaranlage (100) und ein Wärmeversorgungssystem mit der Solaranlage (100) und dem Wärmenetz. Die Solaranlage (100) weist ein Kollektorfeld (1), eine erste und zweit Verbindungsleitung, mindestens eine Solarpumpe (3a), Sensoren (17) und eine Steuereinrichtung (16) auf. Zum Verwenden desselben Wärmeträgers in der Solaranlage (100) und in einem Wärmeverbraucher (18), der einen höheren Druck des Wärmeträgers als das Kollektorfeld (1) aufweist, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass eine erste Solarpumpe (3a) zum Fördern des Wärmeträgers aus der Kollektorfeld-Vorlaufleitung (1b) in die Verbraucher-Vorlaufleitung (18b) in der ersten Verbindungsleitung angeordnet ist und der ersten Solarpumpe (3a) in einer Förderrichtung (F) des Wärmeträgers mindestens ein erster Rückflussverhinderer (4a) nachgeordnet ist.

Resumen de: DE102020006370A1

Die Erfindung betrifft Solarkocher mit Reflektoren zur Konzentration der Sonnenstrahlen auf Rezipienten z.B. auf einen Topf, wobei Maßnahmen getroffen werden, um eine Entzündung von leicht entzündbarem Material in der Umgebung des Solarkochers bei schräger Einstrahlung in den Reflektor zu vermeiden, so dass eine höhere Sicherheit des Solarkochers erzielt wird. Diese Maßnahmen bestehen vor allem in der Formgebung des Reflektors und in Erweiterungen am Außenrand des Reflektors. Weitere Maßnahmen sind der Aufbau des Reflektors aus zwei Hälften und die Ausstattung des Solarkochers mit einem Überwachungsgerät zur optimalen Ausrichtung des Reflektors auf die Sonne.

Resumen de: WO2022082111A1

A damping apparatus for use with a solar panel array and a solar tracking device that is operatively connected to the solar panel array to control positioning of solar panels. The damping apparatus can absorb kinetic energy from movement of the solar panels and convert the kinetic energy to heat energy. The damping apparatus can include one or more sensors that measure collect data corresponding to the heat energy. The damping apparatus can send instructions to the solar tracking device for adjusting the position of the solar panels based on the analysis of the sensor data.