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Solar energy power system

  • US 4,628,692 A
  • Filed: 03/13/1986
  • Issued: 12/16/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/04/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An improved power system for use in converting solar energy into storable energy, said improved system comprising, in combination:

  • (a) solar heat collector means operable for utilizing the sun'"'"'s rays to heat a fluid medium and convert it from liquid to an expanded gas;

    (b) energy conversion means operatively connected with said solar heat collector means for utilizing said expanded gas to compress a second gas;

    said energy conversion means comprising a motor means for receiving said expanded gas from said heat collector means, utilizing said gas to produce mechanical energy and then returning said gas to said solar collector; and

    compressor means operatively connected with said motor means to use said mechanical energy to increase the pressure of a second gas;

    (c) control means operatively associated with said solar collector means and said energy conversion means to effect adjustment of the ratio of pressurization in said compressor means to the energy output of said motor means in response to pressure changes in said expanded gas in said solar collector means; and

    (d) storage means operatively connected with said energy conversion means for collecting and storing said pressurized second gas for subsequent use to operate a power driven unit.

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