IL284495A - New thermo solar panel - Google Patents
New thermo solar panelInfo
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- IL284495A IL284495A IL284495A IL28449521A IL284495A IL 284495 A IL284495 A IL 284495A IL 284495 A IL284495 A IL 284495A IL 28449521 A IL28449521 A IL 28449521A IL 284495 A IL284495 A IL 284495A
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NOVEL SOLAR THERMAL PANEL UNIT FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of power generation. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of solar thermal panels. More particularly, the present invention relates to solar thermal panels having a novel design and components.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are many forms of solar thermal panels, including design variations and differing applications. One common solar thermal panel is utilized in order to increase the temperature of a thermal fluid such as water for the purpose of either personal or commercial use.
Other usages of thermal panels include the area of power generation, whereby solar energy is collected by the panel, and produces high temperatures in orders to generate electricity.
Depending on their intended use, solar panels may be spherical, parabolic or otherwise curved in some other way, and may also be flat.
A number of drawbacks in the field of solar panel design and usage exist in the current market, and result in inefficient energy production and/or expensive production costs. These drawbacks lead to higher costs for the consumer and lower effectively of the system. It is not known of a solar panel that utilizes advantages of the various forms and designs of existing thermal panels for the purpose of improving upon a solar thermal panel.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a novel solar thermal panel unit that overcomes the difficulties and drawbacks associated with the prior art as described herein above.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a novel solar thermal panel unit that is uncomplicated to install and operate.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a novel solar thermal panel unit that is retrofit able to existing components and systems.
It is yet an additional object of the present invention to provide a novel solar thermal panel unit that comprises a stand-alone power generation system.
Additional objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the description proceeds.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a solar thermal panel unit for receiving solar energy and converting a heat transfer fluid running through the thermal panel unit into steam for use by a power generator. The thermal panel unit is comprised of an elongated flat thermal panel and is enclosed by a dark material capable of withstanding high temperatures and wherein the heat transfer fluid comprises oil.
Preferably, an array of at least two solar thermal panels are joined along their elongated transverse edges to form a solar thermal panel unit.
The solar thermal panel unit is preferably installed along the side of an enclosed structure, and is connected to a power generator, which together form a stand-alone power generation system.
The power generation system is optionally transportable or is installed on the roof of a structure or on the ground or in an open field.
Optionally, the power generation system is rotatable about a central vertical axis.
The power generation system is optionally arranged in rows, wherein each row is separated by a path for allowing movement there along.
The array of solar thermal panels further comprises a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the panels from accumulated debris. The cleaning mechanism preferably comprises a rotating brush for shifting along each of the solar thermal panels.
To accomplish the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the figures in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for the purposes of illustrative discussions of the preferred embodiment of the present invention only, and are presented for the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood descriptions of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show details of the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, whereby the description taken with the attached figyres make apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of the novel solar thermal panel unit of the present invention; Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of an array of solar thermal panels of the present invention, forming a panel unit; Fig. 3 shows a schematic side view of the stand-alone power generation system of the present invention; Fig. 4 shows a schematic side view of an enclosed structure that serves as a base for the solar thermal panel unit of the present invention; Figs. 5a-c show a schematic side view (Fig. 5a), top view (Fig. 5b) and alternative top view (Fig. 5c) of multiple arrays of the solar thermal panel unit of the present invention; Fig. 6 shows a schematic arrangement of a rotating elongated brush for shifting along each solar thermal panel array of the present invention; Fig. 7 shows an embodiment similar to that shown in Fig. 4, comprising a wind turbine for providing additional power generation; and, Fig. 8 shows a schematic illustration of a field comprising rows of multiple arrays of novel solar thermal panel units of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in Fig. 1 in a schematic side view designated generally by numeral (10), and comprises an elongated solar thermal panel unit (100) for receiving solar energy and converting a heat transfer fluid (not shown) running through the thermal panel into steam for use by a power generator, as described in detail herein below. Although shown uncovered in Fig. 1, in use the thermal panel unit (100) is enclosed by a dark material capable of withstanding high temperatures. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the heat transfer fluid comprises oil. Other fluids that exhibit similar characteristics are contemplated as well.
Thermal panel unit (100) is shown schematically in Fig. 1 resting on a bed (102) at a predetermined angle with a base (104), and is being held up at the fixed angle by posts (106), shown here as two, however, fewer or more than two may be used.
The term, "elongated״ as used herein with reference to the solar thermal panel unit of the present invention contemplates a solar thermal panel unit of over 10 meters long as oriented in the vertical direction. It is nevertheless understood that a panel unit having either longer or shorter dimensions is also contemplated according to the present invention, and would generally be considered to be elongated.
Fig. 2 shows thermal panels (lOOa-lOOd) joined along their elongated transverse edges to form an array of fiat solar thermal panels, forming a single thermal panel unit of the present invention. Although an array of four thermal panels are shown forming a single thermal panel unit, it is understood that an array of at least two thermal panels are required in order to form the unit, and more than four panels are also contemplated.
In one preferred aspect of the present invention the thermal panel comprises a desired width, such as 110cm, through which the heat transfer fluid flows. In an alternative aspect of the present invention, the thermal panel comprises multiple pipes through which the heat transfer fluid flows.
With reference to Fig. 3, thermal panel unit (100) is connected to a power generator (200), which, together, comprise a stand-alone power generation system (202). Power generator (200) comprises a first piping (204) having a heat transfer fluid, preferably oil, flowing therethrough.
First piping (204) has a first end (206) for transferring the heat transfer fluid to thermal panel unit (100) and a second end (208) for transferring the heat transfer fluid away from thermal panel unit (100).
A first pump (210) is shown for pumping the heat transfer fluid through first piping (204).
A main reservoir (212) containing the heat transfer fluid supplies the heat transfer fluid to first end (206) of first piping (204), and receives the heat transfer fluid from second end (208) of first piping (204).
A second piping (216) containing steam flowing therethrough has an upstream portion (218) from main reservoir (212), a downstream portion (220) from main reservoir (212) and a middle portion (222) that passes through main reservoir (212).
Power generation system (202) further comprises a turbine (224) that is actuated by the dry air transferred thereto by downstream portion (220) of second piping (216), while the water droplets are collected in a container (226) and transferred back to reservoir via third piping (228). Excess air is transferred via fourth piping (230) to a secondary flow of heat transfer fluid that is provided by a secondary reservoir (232) and transferred back to main reservoir (212) via fifth piping (234).
A turbine (224) is shown powering a battery station (236).
A backup heat source (238) is provided in situations where the solar energy is not strong enough to heat the heat transfer fluid to the desired temperature, such as during the night time hours.
In such an instance, some heat transfer fluid is redirected via pump (240) to heating area (242) where backup heat source (238) increases the temperature of the heat transfer fluid which is then returned to main reservoir (212).
According to one preferred embodiment, the stand-alone power generator of the present invention is transportable and may be installed for power generation on top of a large land or sea vehicle. In another preferred embodiment, the stand-alone power generator of the present invention is fixed in place and installed along the side or on the roof of an enclosed structure, or directly on the ground such as in an open field.
Referring to Fig. 4, an enclosed structure (300) serves as a base for solar thermal panel unit (100) of the present invention. Enclosed structure (300) is shown in the figure as having three floors although any number of floors is contemplated in the present invention. Solar thermal panel unit (100) is shown at an approximately 45 degree angle and serves as the roof of enclosed structure (300), although any suitable angle is contemplated.
Although not shown in Fig. 4 it is understood that the power generator as shown and described in Fig. 3 is present and connected to solar thermal panel (100), which, together, comprise a stand-alone power generation system, mutatis mutandis.
Fig. 5a shows a side view of four rows of multiple arrays of solar thermal panel units (100*, 100", 100*", 100"") of the present invention, positioned on top of an enclosed structure (400).
A door (401) is indicated as an entranceway to enclosed structure (400). A top view of the arrangement of Fig. 5a is shown in Fig. 5b, in which the rows of solar thermal panel units (100', 100", 100'", 100"") are affixed to the roof of enclosed structure (400).
In Fig. 5c, an alternative arrangement is shown of Fig. 5b in which solar thermal panel units (only a portion of 100'" is shown for purposes of clarity) are positioned on top of a rotating plate (402) that is then positioned on top of the roof of enclosed structure (400). Plate (402) rotates over the course of the day dependent on the position of the sun.
Although not shown in Figs. 5a-c it is understood that the power generator as shown and described in Fig. 3 is present and connected to the solar thermal panels, which, together, comprise a stand-alone power generation system, mutatis mutandis.
When multiple arrays of solar thermal panels are aligned adjacent to each other and joined to form a planar surface, as best seen in Fig. 5b, a cleaning mechanism is provided for cleaning the solar thermal panels from accumulated debris. Fig. 6 shows a schematic arrangement of a rotating elongated brush (410) for sliding along each solar thermal panel array (100*). This is especially necessary in large, open and dusty areas, and in some cases it would be desirable to perform a cleaning at least once a day.
Fig. 7 shows a preferred embodiment similar to that shown in Fig. 4, wherein an enclosed structure (500) serves as a base for solar thermal panel unit (100) of the present invention, mutatis mutandis, with the following differences. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 7, enclosed structure (500) comprises a wind turbine (502) extending outwardly therefrom, for providing additional power generation to the power generation system described herein.
Although not shown in Fig. 7, it is understood that the power generator as shown and described in Fig. 3 is present and connected to the solar thermal panels, which, together, comprise a stand- alone power generation system, mutatis mutandis.
In Fig. 8, a schematic illustration of a field of multiple arrays of novel solar thermal panel units of the present invention is shown, comprising paths suitable for pedestrians and possibly motor vehicles separating the rows of arrays of solar thermal panels.
It is understood that the above description of the embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only, and are not meant to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form or forms disclosed, since many modifications and variations are possible. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as defined by the accompanying claims.
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1. A solar thermal panel unit for receiving solar energy and converting a heat transfer fluid running through said thermal panel unit into steam for use by a power generator, wherein said thermal panel unit is comprised of an elongated flat thermal panel and is enclosed by a material capable of withstanding high temperatures and wherein said heat transfer fluid comprises oil.
2. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 1, wherein an array of at least two solar thermal panels are joined along their elongated transverse edges to form a solar thermal panel unit
3. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 2, wherein said solar thermal panel unit is installed along the side of an enclosed structure.
4. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 3, wherein said solar thermal panel unit is connected to a power generator.
5. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 4, wherein the solar thermal panel unit and the power generator comprise a stand-alone power generation system.
6. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 5, wherein the power generation system is transportable.
7. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 5, wherein the power generation system is installed on the roof of a structure.
8. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 5, wherein power generation system is installed on the ground.
9. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 5, wherein the power generation system is installed in an open field. 8
10. The solar thennal panel unit of claim 5, wherein the power generation system is rotatable about a central vertical axis.
11. The solar thennal panel unit of claim 5, wherein the power generation system is arranged in rows, wherein each row is separated by a path for allowing movement there along.
12. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 2, wherein the array of solar thermal panels further comprises a cleaning mechanism for cleaning the panels from accumulated debris.
13. The solar thermal panel unit of claim 12, wherein the cleaning mechanism comprises a rotating brush for shifting along each of said solar thermal panels.
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