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This is further work on the solar concentrator tube, as begun in the [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Solar_Concentrators#Design_v1.0 initial design] | This is further work on the solar concentrator tube (a section of the [[Solar Turbine]] project), as begun in the [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Solar_Concentrators#Design_v1.0 initial design] | ||
Here is a proposed design, consisting of 1", schedule 40 galvanized pipe, and [http://www.infraredheaters.com/insulati.htm ceramic fiber insulation]: | Here is a proposed design, consisting of 1", schedule 40 galvanized pipe, and [http://www.infraredheaters.com/insulati.htm ceramic fiber insulation]: | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 4 June 2008
Solar Receiver
This is further work on the solar concentrator tube (a section of the Solar Turbine project), as begun in the initial design
Here is a proposed design, consisting of 1", schedule 40 galvanized pipe, and ceramic fiber insulation:
Cross Section
Top View
Joints Between Sections
The collector is made of four 10' sections. They need to be connected while allowing for minimal heat loss and attachment to the solar collector frame.