SOUTHWEST SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130098529 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY CONCENTRATING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An electromagnetic energy concentrating dish ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130038132 | CPV System and Method Therefor - A concentrated photovoltaic system ( | 02-14-2013 |
20110283995 | Window System for a Solar Receiver and Method and Solar Receiver System Employing Same - An improved window system for a solar receiver provides a high level of impedance to thermal re-radiation while minimizing Fresnel losses. The window system is characterized by a bundled array of optically transmissive members. In further aspects, a solar receiver employing the window system and a method for manufacture are provided. | 11-24-2011 |
20110240008 | Solar Receiver for Electric Power Conversion System - A solar receiver for conversion of solar radiation to thermal energy includes an enclosure defining a cavity and having an aperture for receiving an influx of concentrated solar radiation. A heat exchanger is received within the cavity for transferring heat out of the solar receiver. The heat exchanger comprises a plurality of heat exchange cells arranged in polygonal array within the cavity. Each heat exchange cell comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a heat exchange matrix interposed within a first volume defined between a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from the first plate. The inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the first volume and the first plate, second plate, and heat exchange matrix are monolithically bonded as a unit. The first plate receives concentrated solar radiation and the heat exchange media defines a pathway for a fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet between the first and second plates. The solar receiver further includes an inlet manifold in fluid communication with the inlet of each of the heat exchange cells and an outlet manifold in fluid communication with the outlet of the each of heat exchange cells. In a further aspect, a heat exchanger is provided. | 10-06-2011 |