Absstract of: WO2024098145A1
Photothermal composites for localized heating and evaporation are provided. The composites include at least photothermal components for converting light energy to localized heat and adhered or coated to a substrate. The composites may further include additional functional components such as thermally insulating components, hydrophilic salt-rejecting components, stimuli-responsive components, magnetic components and hydrophobic components. A sequential coating method comprises coating at least photothermal components onto a substrate to form a composite and curing the composite. A homogenizing and compounding method comprises blending a thermoplastic polymer and functional components including at least photothermal elements and melting the thermoplastic polymer to combine the functional components into the polymer to form a homogenous mixture. A system for condensing and collecting water includes a greenhouse type structure enclosing a body of water. A plurality of buoyant photothermal composite particles are deployed to the surface of the body of water for inducing localized heat and evaporation.
Absstract of: EP4368913A1
A compact solar system (1) comprising an external frame (200), inside which are contained a main tank (3), collecting means (2) for collecting solar radiation, an additional tank (4), a hydraulic circuit (7) and flow adjusting means (5,6).
Absstract of: EP4368931A1
Heat exchanger, having at least one coil tube (1) for a heat transfer fluid to circulate inside it, the coil tube (1) being housed inside a structure of periodic cells (4) for the internal circulation of air (5), which walls have a thermal conductivity greater than 100 W/mK. The exchanger also has enclosing means housing the periodic cell structure (4) inside, forming a sandwich-like configuration. The coil tube (1) is made of plastic, and the heat exchanger has a binder mass (3) enveloping the coil tube (1), such that the binder mass (3) has an aggregate thermal conductivity greater than 25 W/mK so that the composite material has a thermal conductivity greater than 4 W/mK.
Absstract of: AU2022318755A1
A system for centralized assembly and installation of large-scale solar systems is described. Embodiments of the invention transition the prior art approach of solar table assembly and installation at single location sites to a centralized and coordinated assembly factory that allows a more cost-effective and dynamic process of constructing large-scale solar systems. Additionally, embodiments of the invention provide an improved process of resource and personnel management during the construction process that improves cost and efficiency as conditions change at the construction site.
Absstract of: WO2024094580A1
The invention relates to a construction, in particular a wall construction, floor construction, ceiling construction and/or roof construction of a building, said construction consisting of: at least two shells that are spaced apart from one another; and an intermediate space which is substantially empty except for structural member components and/or technical components, is filled at least in sections with sound insulation material, vibration insulation material and/or thermal insulation material, is delimited by the shells, and enclosed between said shells. The construction comprises a component framework that includes at least one formwork which partially or completely forms at least one of the at least two spaced-apart shells, at least one formwork defining an outer surface of the component framework.
Absstract of: WO2024096944A1
A solar table loader is described that moves an assembled solar table from an assembly frame to a mobile transport. The solar table loader comprises at least one motor that provides horizontal, vertical, and rotational movements of the solar table to facilitate onboarding of the solar table to the mobile transport.
Absstract of: AU2022302945A1
A cleaning robot (10) for cleaning solar collectors comprises a gantry-type frame (16) configured to span a row (14) of solar collectors (12) and to define a corresponding cleaning space (24); and wheels (28) that are fixed to the gantry frame in order to move the latter and are associated with drive means. A cleaning tool (30) extends across the width of the gantry and is able to move in the cleaning space in order to be positioned with respect to the upper surface of the solar collectors (12), the cleaning tool being guided by means of guide rails (40, 42) fixed to the frame. Actuating means (54, 56) are provided to move the cleaning tool along the guide rails. At least one distance sensor (64) is arranged to determine a distance between the cleaning tool and a respective solar panel. A control unit (70) is connected to the distance sensor(s) and is configured to, continuously, adapt the position of the cleaning tool with respect to the solar panels of a row. The frame (16) comprises two lateral uprights (18, 20) that are connected in their upper part by a transverse member (22), and one of the guide rails (40, 42) is fixed to each of the lateral uprights (18, 20). The cleaning tool (30) has a guide element (44) at each of its ends, which cooperates with an associated guide rail (40, 42). The two guide rails (40, 42) define a plane of movement for the cleaning tool (30) and one of the guide rails (42) is mounted in an articulated manner on one of the lateral uprights (20) s
Absstract of: WO2024074397A1
Anilox roll cleaning equipment (A) comprising a laser (1) and a loading platform (2) which in turn has at least one adapter (3) on which an anilox roll (A) to be cleaned by the laser (1) is placed, such that, in a working position of the equipment, in which the laser (1) cleans at least one anilox roll (A), said at least one anilox roll (A) is maintained in a vertical position perpendicular to the loading platform (2).
Absstract of: US2024142116A1
Water-source heat pump systems include a solar heater to supplement heating operations and a radiative cooler such as one or more radiative cooling panels to allow the system to reject heat. The system can be controlled based on a target temperature, a current temperature, and temperatures at one or both of the solar heater and/or the radiative cooler, selecting a mechanical cooling mode, a hybrid cooling mode, a free cooling mode, a hybrid heating mode, or a free heating mode based on the temperatures.
Absstract of: WO2024089414A1
A vessel, such as an evacuated solar collector, comprises a wall (1) formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion "CTE". A feedthrough (2) passes through an aperture (3) in the wall (1) of the vessel and comprises a flange (5) having a surface (5a) facing a surface of the wall (1), the feedthrough (2) being formed of a material having a second CTE higher than the first CTE. A flexible seal (8) is positioned between the wall (1) and the flange (5) and a clamping member is operable to move the flange (5) towards the facing surface (1a) of the wall (1) to compress the seal (8) between the wall (1) and the flange (5). A spacer is positioned between the clamping member and the flange (5), the spacer being formed of a material having a third CTE higher than the second CTE.
Absstract of: AU2022366972A1
A method of storing thermal energy includes providing a thermal storage material (TSM) comprising magnesium; delivering thermal energy into the TSM; and subsequently removing the thermal energy from the TSM for a practical purpose. The thermal energy may be delivered into the TSM at a first location and the thermal energy may be removed from the TSM at a second location that is different than the first location.
Absstract of: AU2022370663A1
A coupling system for use with a solar tracker includes a support flange, a swivel flange rotatably supported on the support flange, an articulation joint interposed between each of the support flange and the swivel flange and rotatably supported by each of the support flange and the swivel flange, wherein opposed first and second end portions of the articulation joint are configured to be operably coupled to a respective first and second torque tube, and at least one locking fastener selectively coupled to a portion of the support flange and a portion of the swivel flange, the at least one locking fastener configured to selectively inhibit rotation of the swivel flange relative to the support flange.
Absstract of: US2024145608A1
A solar cell array assembly that includes a first solar cell having a first side and a second side; a second solar cell in a stacked below the first cell, the second cell having a first side and a second side; and a structural conductor disposed between the first cell and second cell; wherein the structural conductor being selected to support a weight of, at least, the first cell to maintain a selected distance between the first cell and the second cell; and wherein the structural conductor being electrically coupled to the second side of the first cell and the first side of the second cell.
Absstract of: US2024140826A1
A carbonized manure photothermal evaporator derived from naturally abundant farm waste has high solar absorptance, effective water transportation, and rapid salt dissipation. It achieves high evaporation under 1-sun irradiance and is recyclable, durable, and cost-effective for use in energy-efficient solar-driven interfacial desalination.
Absstract of: EP4361505A1
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Gebäude (1) mit einer wärmegedämmten Gebäudehülle (2) und einem Heizsystem (7), das einen in die Gebäudehülle (2) integrierten oder an dieser außen anliegenden Wärmekollektor (8), einen im Gebäude (1) angeordneten Wärmeemitter (9) und eine mit dem Wärmekollektor (8) und dem Wärmeemitter (9) verbundene Wärmepumpe (10) hat, die dazu ausgebildet ist, der Umgebung (11) des Gebäudes (1) über den Wärmekollektor (8) Wärme (WU) zu entziehen und dem Wärmeemitter (9) zuzuführen, wobei die Gebäudehülle (2) an jener Stelle (12), an welcher der Wärmekollektor (8) integriert ist oder anliegt, schwächer wärmegedämmt ist als in einem diese Stelle (12) umgebenden Bereich (13).
Absstract of: DE102022128262A1
Bei einem Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Solaranlage (1, 1 `), die ein Kollektorfeld (2) mit Kollektorfeldein- und -auslass (3, 4) für einen flüssigen Wärmeträger, ein Vorratsgefäß (15), eine Solarrücklaufleitung (5), eine Solarvorlaufleitung (6), Verbindungsleitungen (7, 8) und Absperrelemente (9, 10, 11, 12) hat, ist das Vorratsgefäß (15) über eine erste und eine zweite Verbindungsleitung (7, 8) mit der Solarrücklaufleitung (5) und der Solarvorlaufleitung (6) verbunden. Ein drittes Absperrelement (11) ist zum Absperren der ersten Verbindungsleitung (7) und ein viertes Absperrelement (12) ist zum Absperren der zweiten Verbindungsleitung (8) vorgesehen. Beim Detektieren eines Stagnationszustands wird das vierte Absperrelement (12) geöffnet und nach Verdampfung des flüssigen Wärmeträgers und Verdrängung hin zum Vorratsgefäß (15) wieder geschlossen und das dritte Absperrelement (11) geöffnet. Nachdem im Kollektorfeld (2) befindlicher flüssiger Wärmeträger durch Druckabfall verdampf ist und mit dem so erhaltenen Dampf sämtlicher flüssiger Wärmeträger in das Vorratsgefäß (15) verdrängt ist, wird das dritte Absperrelement (11) geschlossen. Um beim Auftreten einer Stagnation die Wärmebelastung der Solaranlage (1, 1') möglichst optimal zu gestalten und dabei die Menge zu entleerender Flüssigkeit variieren zu können , wird die Zeitdauer zwischen dem Öffnen und Schließen des vierten Absperrelements (12) kürzer gewählt als die Zeitdauer zwischen dem
Absstract of: WO2024084276A1
A desalination and brine treatment apparatus (100) includes a support (120) and at least one evaporator component (122) in contact with the support (120), wherein one or more of the support (120) and the evaporator component (122) include mesh (150). Methods of desalination and brine treatment are provided for removing salt (196) from saltwater (102) utilizing energy such as solar energy (104).
Absstract of: GB2623676A
A photoelectric water-permeable pavement configuration, mainly comprising a photoelectric module and a water-permeable unit arranged below the photoelectric module. The photoelectric module is arranged and paved on the ground surface, and is provided with a base; a water-permeable channel is formed at the periphery of the base; a solar panel is mounted on the top surface of the base; fixing members are provided at the bottom surface of the base and are positioned above the water-permeable unit; a bare region is provided inside the base, and the bare region extends outwards to be combined with communicating pipes communicated with adjacent bases; the water-permeable unit is a water-permeable pavement which is a water-permeable pavement that is provided with a frame structure consisting of a plurality of vertical water-permeable pipes and is formed by pouring concrete grout, or a water-permeable pavement formed by directly paving a water-permeable material, or a water-permeable pavement having water-permeable holes formed by drilling, such that a concrete structure pavement having a plurality of drainage holes is constructed. In this way, the pavement can simultaneously have a plurality of functions of drainage, energy storage and the like.
Absstract of: EP4357718A1
Freistehender Massivabsorber in der Form einer entfernt von einem Gebäude aufgestellten Säule (2), die aus einem tragenden Betonkörper (39, 58) besteht, in dem die Rohre (68) eines Wärmetauschers (38) eingebettet sind, wobei der Massivabsorber aus mehreren zueinander konzentrischen Schalen (32, 33, 34, 39) besteht, von denen eine der Schalen als tragender Betonkörper (39, 58) ausgebildet ist und wobei die erste, äußerste Schale aus einer mehrere Seiten des Massivabsorbers (2) umfassenden, das Sonnenlicht erfassenden Glasscheibe (32) besteht, die einen mehrere Seiten des Massivabsorbers (2) umfassenden Luftspalt (33) als zweite Schale begrenzt, welcher Luftspalt als dritte Schale einen primären Wärmetauscher (36) begrenzt, der in einem ersten Pufferspeicher (35) eingebettet ist.
Absstract of: US2024125518A1
Provided are an infrared absorber having extremely low reflectivity in the wavelength band of infrared rays, a method for manufacturing the same, a black-body radiation device, and a radiative cooling device. Provided is an infrared absorber 10 provided with: an absorption layer 11 comprising carbon black and a resin; and, on the absorption layer 11, a surface layer 12 that comprises a resin including essentially no pigment and that has an optical confinement structure 13 in which a plurality of minute projections are formed on the surface thereof, the hemispherical total reflectivity of the infrared absorber 10 in infrared wavelengths of 5-15 μm being 0.2% or less. Further provided are a method for manufacturing the infrared absorber, a black-body radiation device, and a radiative cooling device.
Absstract of: AU2022365135A1
A solar energy storage and power generation system, which is provided with a box (10) arranged on a base (15), a heat collection device (30) arranged in the box (10), at least one lens (12) arranged on a top face of the box (10), and a plurality of liquid level counterweight devices (70) arranged at corners inside the box (10) respectively, wherein the base (15) is provided with a universal adjustment member (151), which is correspondingly arranged at a center-of-gravity position of a counterweight of the box (10). By means of providing the liquid level counterweight devices (70) in the box (10) and providing the universal adjustment member (151), the top face of the box (10) can be adjusted towards the sun, thereby achieving the effect of sun tracking.
Absstract of: WO2024074397A1
Anilox roll cleaning equipment (A) comprising a laser (1) and a loading platform (2) which in turn has at least one adapter (3) on which an anilox roll (A) to be cleaned by the laser (1) is placed, such that, in a working position of the equipment, in which the laser (1) cleans at least one anilox roll (A), said at least one anilox roll (A) is maintained in a vertical position perpendicular to the loading platform (2).
Absstract of: EP4350097A1
A dynamic insulation wall module (1-7) is described for making air-permeable walls (110) interposed between a confined indoor environment (I) and the outdoor environment (E) of a building. The module (1-7) comprises at least one air cavity (40) in which an airflow is circulated, produced and controlled by a ventilation unit (100). Following a direction from the outdoor environment (E) to the indoor environment (I), the module (1-7) comprises at least one outer layer (10) of air-permeable material, at least one intermediate layer (30) of air-permeable material, a first air cavity (40) arranged beyond the intermediate layer (30) of air-permeable material and at least one innermost layer (60) of insulating and heat-reflecting material. The latter is arranged beyond the first air cavity (40) and before a layer (80) of rigid material including interior cladding panels.
Absstract of: US2024110730A1
A coupling system for use with a solar tracker includes a support flange, a swivel flange rotatably supported on the support flange, an articulation joint interposed between each of the support flange and the swivel flange and rotatably supported by each of the support flange and the swivel flange, wherein opposed first and second end portions of the articulation joint are configured to be operably coupled to a respective first and second torque tube, and at least one locking fastener selectively coupled to a portion of the support flange and a portion of the swivel flange, the at least one locking fastener configured to selectively inhibit rotation of the swivel flange relative to the support flange.
Nº publicación: WO2024069189A1 04/04/2024
Applicant:
WATER FILLED GLASS LTD [GB]
WATER-FILLED GLASS LTD
Absstract of: WO2024069189A1
A method of installing a heat transfer panel to a building, the building including: a load bearing structure for bearing the load of the building and transferring the load to a foundation of the building; and a façade including a transparent element for permitting light to pass therethrough, wherein the transparent element has an internal side and an external side, and the method including: a) providing a heat transfer panel including a frame, and opposing first panel member and second panel members defining a chamber for receiving a fluid heat transfer medium; b) placing the heat transfer panel to the internal side of the transparent element so that least a portion of the heat transfer panel coincides with at least a portion of the transparent element to permit light passing through the transparent element to transfer energy to the heat fluid transfer medium during use; and after placing the heat transfer panel in step b), fixing the heat transfer panel relative to the façade.