AT516573B1 - Absorption device and device for converting radiant energy into usable energy - Google Patents

Abstract

Device and absorption arrangement for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular into electrical and thermal energy, wherein the absorption arrangement has a front side (11) and a rear side (12), wherein the absorption arrangement (10) comprises a planar solar array (14) at least one solar cell (15) or a plurality of solar cells (15) connected to a solar module, the solar array (14) having a solar protection layer (16) at least partially covering the solar cell (15) or the solar module along the surface extension, the solar array (14 ) is permeable to radiation for part of the radiation of the radiation source (13) which can be converted by the device, and wherein a heat-conducting layer (18) is provided on the rear side (12), ie on the flat side of the absorption arrangement (10) facing the heat exchanger (1).

Description

description

ABSORPTION DEVICE AND DEVICE FOR CONVERTING RADIATION ENERGY TO USEFUL ENERGY

The invention relates to a device for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular into electrical and thermal energy, comprising an absorption arrangement for absorbing and converting the radiant energy, wherein the absorption arrangement has a front side and a rear side, wherein the front side for alignment Radiation source is set up, and wherein the absorption arrangement forms a heat source when irradiated by the radiant energy of the radiation source, the heat is transferred from a heat exchanger to a heat transfer medium. The invention particularly relates to a device which is designed as a solar collector, solar panel and / or hybrid collector.

For the conversion of radiant energy, in particular solar radiation, different devices are known and published.

For example, solar panels are known in which solar cells, in particular photovoltaic cells, are provided. These solar cells convert the light that hits them directly into electrical energy. Due to the solar radiation, the solar cells heat up in practice, which reduces the efficiency of the solar cells.

For this reason, solar panels are known in which the solar cells are cooled. This technology is particularly effective if the heat dissipated to cool the solar cells is used as useful heat, for example for domestic heat in a household.

According to the prior art, to transfer the heat of the solar cells to a heat transfer medium metal lines are glued directly or via connecting plates to the back of the solar cell or to the back of the solar modules. By bonding with a thermally conductive adhesive, a heat transfer from the solar modules is effected on the lines according to the prior art.

In practice, however, it has been found that it comes with a longer life of the solar panels to a detachment of the cables from the solar modules.

On the one hand, the adhesives used become brittle after some time - on the other hand, it comes due to different thermal expansion coefficients of the lines and the solar modules to tensions, which then leads to a detachment of the components. As a result, there is an air gap between the pipes and the solar module, whereby the heat transfer is greatly reduced.

From a direct investment of thermally conductive platelets on the solar modules without thermal grease or Wärmeleitkleber is disregarded according to a prejudice of the art. Due to the specification of low production costs, the shape tolerances of the individual components are relatively large, which means that between two imprecise surfaces often comes only to a point or line contact, whereby the heat transfer is reduced.

The document JP H1062017 A shows a hybrid collector in which an absorption assembly and a heat exchanger made of rigid plates are firmly connected and embedded in a rigid frame. The problem of the different thermal expansion coefficients is also dealt with in document WO 2012 095 824. To solve this problem, a heat transfer plate is pressed against an unspecified absorption arrangement, whereby a transfer of heat is to be achieved without gluing. However, this increases the problem of the different coefficients of thermal expansion, since the thermal expansion (in absolute values) is greater, in particular for large-area slabs, than in the case of small, mutually objectionable transmission elements. The US 2014 03 11 554 A1 shows a conventional construction of a hybrid collector in which a rigid aluminum plate is provided.

Thus, there is a conflict of objectives between [0011] - permanently constant heat transfer between solar module and heat transfer medium, - high or efficient heat transfer between solar module and heat transfer medium, - and favorable or marketable manufacturing costs of such devices. The object of the invention is now, in particular, to solve this conflict of goals.

This includes, for example, the task of ensuring a durable good heat transfer between the solar module and the heat exchanger.

This includes, in particular, that the entire device can be produced cost-effectively.

The object of the invention is achieved in particular by the features of the independent claims.

Optionally, the invention relates to a heat exchanger for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat transfer medium, comprising: a first conduit for transporting a heat transfer medium, which is designed in particular as a pipe or harp pipe through which the heat transfer medium flows; a Wärmeleitanordnung which is thermally conductively connected to the first conduit and which is in heat-conducting for transmitting heat from the heat source to the heat transfer medium in contact with the heat source; wherein the Wärmeleitanordnung comprises heat receivers along one of the first line in a substantially strip-shaped heat transfer subsequent heat transfer heat, wherein the heat transfer for transferring heat from the heat source to the heat transfer medium in heat-conducting contact with the heat source; and wherein the heat sources are arranged along the heat transfer area at different distances to the first line or to the main extension direction of the first line, so that the heat transfer cells are distributed in the heat transfer area.

Optionally, it is provided that the Wärmeleitanordnung and / or the heat consumer are positively, frictionally or materially connected to the first line, and / or that the Wärmeleitanordnung and / or the heat consumers along the course of the first line to the first line are welded ,

Optionally, it is provided that the heat consumer protrude finger-shaped from the first conduit, and / or that the heat consumer protrude finger-shaped on both sides of the first conduit.

Optionally, it is provided that the heat consumers are elastically deformable, thermally conductive platelets or elastically deformed and biased to be pressed or pressed to the heat source for transmitting heat from the heat source to the heat transfer medium.

Optionally, it is provided that the first line and / or the Wärmeleitanordnung are formed of metal, a solid thermally conductive metal, an aluminum alloy or a copper alloy.

Optionally, it is provided that at least a second line is provided, which is designed in particular as a manifold, that a plurality of juxtaposed first lines along the course of the second line open into the second line, so that the first lines flowing through the heat transfer medium in the second Conduction is conductive, and / or that in each case a Wärmeleitanordnung is arranged on the first lines, so that a sheet-like heat exchanger is formed.

Optionally, the invention relates to a device for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular a solar panel, comprising an absorption arrangement for absorbing and converting the radiant energy, the absorption arrangement having a front side and a rear side, the front side being arranged for alignment in the direction of the radiation source is, and wherein the absorption arrangement forms a heat source when irradiated by the radiation energy of the radiation source, wherein the device comprises a heat exchanger, the heat consumers are in heat-conducting contact with the back of the formed as an absorption arrangement heat source.

Optionally, it is provided that the absorption arrangement comprises a solar array, that the solar array radiation of the radiation source in electrical energy converting solar cell or more solar cells connected to a solar cell includes, and / or that the solar cell or the solar module is flat and along its Area extension is unilaterally covered by one or both sides of each of a solar protective layer.

Optionally, it is provided that the absorption arrangement comprises a solar array, that the solar array radiation of the radiation source in electrical energy converting solar cell or more solar cells connected to a solar cell comprises, that the solar cell or the solar module is flat and along its surface extension of one side one or both sides of each of a solar protective layer is covered, and / or that the solar array is transparent to radiation for a part of the convertible by the device radiation of the radiation source.

Optionally, it is provided that an absorption layer is provided between the solar array and the heat exchanger, which is flat or film-like and which covers the solar array at least partially, preferably completely on the side facing away from the radiation source flat side, and that the absorption layer as at least a part the radiation passing through the solar array radiation is converted into heat energy absorbing layer, wherein the absorption layer is formed in particular as a dark, such as dark gray or black layer or film and preferably as a dark gray or black plastic layer or plastic film.

Optionally, it is provided that at the rear, ie at the heat exchanger facing flat side of the absorption assembly, a heat conducting layer is provided, which is as a metal coating, as a copper coating, as a metal foil and / or as a metal coating with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.1 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.05 mm, with a thickness of more than 0.01 mm and / or with a thickness of approximately 0.035 mm.

Optionally, it is provided that an outer, radiation-permeable cover layer such as in particular a radiation-permeable plate, a glass plate or a double glass pane is provided at the front, ie at the radiation source facing flat side of the absorption arrangement.

Optionally, it is provided that a trough-shaped housing is provided, which is covered by one or the radiation-permeable cover layer, and that in the housing, in particular between the housing and the cover layer, the absorption arrangement is provided.

Optionally, it is provided that the absorption arrangement is constructed in layers and from the front to the back comprises the following layers: one or the solar array for converting radiation into usable electrical energy, one or the absorption layer for the conversion of radiation into usable heat energy, and a Wärmeleitschicht for transmitting the usable heat energy to the Wärmeleitanordnung.

Optionally, it is provided that the heat consumers lie directly against the rear side of the absorption arrangement, and / or that the heat consumers have at least one degree of freedom with respect to the absorption arrangement along the surface extension of the rear side of the absorption arrangement, so that the heat transfer medium can be made different from the absorption arrangement Optionally, the invention relates to an absorption arrangement for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular into electrical and thermal energy, the absorption arrangement having a front side and a rear side, the front side being arranged to align with the radiation source is, wherein the absorption arrangement upon irradiation by the radiation energy of the radiation source, a heat source for an optionally with the back e forms the absorber arrangement in contact heat exchanger, wherein the absorption arrangement comprises a planar solar array comprising at least one solar cell or more solar cells connected to a solar module, wherein the solar array has a solar cell or the solar module along the surface extension at least partially covering solar protection layer, and / or wherein the solar array is radiation-transmissive for a portion of the radiation of the radiation source that can be converted by the device. Optionally, it is provided that one or more solar cells of the solar array is radiation-transmissive to some of the radiation of the radiation source that can be converted by the absorption arrangement.

Optionally, it is provided that one or more solar cells of the solar array is radiation-transmissive for at least a portion of the infrared spectrum of the radiation of the radiation source.

Optionally, it is provided that at least a portion of one or more solar cells of the solar array is free of radiopaque components such as electrical conductors.

Optionally, it is provided that one or more solar cells of the solar array are bidirectional, bifacial solar cells, which convert to the front and on the back of the solar array falling radiation into electrical energy.

Optionally, it is provided that the solar array comprises two solar protective layers covering the solar cell or the solar module along the surface extension completely on both sides, and that the two solar protection layers are transparent to at least a portion of the radiation of the radiation source.

Optionally, it is provided that an absorption layer is provided between the solar array and the back of the absorption arrangement or between the solar cell and the back of the absorption arrangement, which is designed as a sheet-like coating or film-like and at least partially, preferably completely at the Covering the radiation source remote flat side, and / or that the absorption layer is formed as at least part of the radiation passing through the solar array radiation into heat energy converting absorption layer.

Optionally, it is provided that the absorption layer is formed as a dark layer or film, in particular as a dark gray or black plastic layer or plastic film.

Optionally, it is provided that at the back, ie at the heat exchanger facing flat side of the absorption arrangement, a heat conducting layer is provided, which is as a metal coating, as a copper coating, as a metal foil and / or as a metal coating with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.1 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.05 mm, with a thickness of more than 0.01 mm and / or with a thickness of approximately 0.035 mm.

Optionally, it is provided that the absorption arrangement is constructed in a layered manner and comprises, starting from the front side to the back side, the following layers: the solar arrangement for converting radiation into usable electrical energy, the absorption layer for converting radiation into usable thermal energy, and the heat transfer layer. layer for transferring the usable heat energy to the Wärmeleitanordnung.

Optionally, the invention relates to a device for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular solar panel, with a heat exchanger for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat transfer medium, comprising: a first conduit for transporting a heat transfer medium, in particular as from the heat transfer medium perfused tube or harp tube is formed; a Wärmeleitanordnung which is thermally conductively connected to the first conduit and which is in heat-conducting for transmitting heat from the heat source to the heat transfer medium in contact with the heat source; wherein the heat source is an absorption assembly.

Optionally, it is provided that an outer, radiation-permeable cover layer such as in particular a plate, a glass plate or a double glass pane is provided at the front, ie at the radiation source facing flat side of the absorption arrangement.

Optionally, it is provided that a trough-shaped housing is provided, which is covered or closed by one or from the radiation-permeable cover layer, and / or that in the housing, in particular between the housing and the cover layer, the absorption arrangement is provided.

Optionally, it is provided that the heat consumers abut directly on the back of the absorption assembly, and / or that the heat consumer relative to the absorption arrangement along the surface extension of the back of the absorption arrangement has at least one degree of freedom, so that the heat exchanger relative to the absorption arrangement to allow different thermal expansions of Heat exchanger and the absorption arrangement is decoupled.

Optionally, it is provided that the heat consumers protrude differently on one or both sides of the first line from the first line, and in particular that two heat receivers arranged side by side on one side of the first line protrude differently far from the first line.

The device according to the invention preferably comprises an absorption arrangement and a heat exchanger.

The absorption arrangement is adapted to convert the radiation energy of the radiation source, for example the solar radiation of the sun, into usable energy. This transformation happens in particular to two different forms of energy. On the one hand, solar cells, in particular via solar cells assembled to solar modules, the radiation energy can be converted into electrical energy. On the other hand, the resulting heat and that radiation component of the radiation source, which is not converted by the solar cells, can be converted into thermal energy. This heat energy is preferably transferred to a heat transfer medium. The heat transfer medium is passed through lines that open in all embodiments, for example in a heating system of a building or connected to such a heating system. For example, the heat transfer medium via heat exchanger, the heat transferred to a buffer memory or to another heat transfer medium.

On account of the configuration according to the invention, on the one hand the resulting heat is utilized and transmitted in an energy-efficient manner. In addition, the efficiency of the solar cells is also improved.

The heat exchanger comprises at least a first line, through which the heat transfer medium flows during normal operation. With this line a Wärmeleitanordnung is thermally conductively connected. The Wärmeleitanordnung includes heat consumers, which abut heat transfer points to the heat source. The heat consumers may be formed, for example, finger-shaped or strip-shaped. According to a preferred embodiment, these fingers or strips are of different lengths or project these fingers or strips at different distances from the first line. This has the effect that the heat conduction sites along a heat transfer region of the device at a plurality of points are two-dimensionally distributed or two-dimensional. In particular, it is assumed that a strip-shaped heat transfer area is formed along the first line. Along this heat transfer area, the heat pipes are irregular or regularly distributed. The distribution is not only along the length of the line given, but also in the transverse direction, so that at different distances to the line heat conduction are formed. By this arrangement, an efficient heat transfer is effected. In pure stripe-shaped (linear) juxtaposition of heat conductors, the density of heat conductors is higher in certain areas than in other areas. Since the heat transfer is best, especially at high temperature gradients, ie at high temperature efficiency, the areal distribution also causes a planar reduction and thereby a uniform reduction of the temperature difference. Thus, in the context of this invention, a two-dimensional distribution of heat conduction points along a heat transfer area is defined as areally distributed. The heat transfer area is preferably a surface area on the rear side of the heat source.

Preferably, a plurality of first lines are provided side by side, which open into a second line. Preferably, this arrangement is configured such that a sheet-like heat transfer medium is formed. The sheet-like heat exchanger comprises a plurality of heat consumers whose heat conduction points lie substantially in one surface and / or in one plane. For even heat sources, a flat heat exchanger is an advantage. For slightly curved or curved heat sources, a sheet-like heat exchanger following this form may be advantageous.

The heat conduction arrangement preferably comprises heat consumers. These heat consumers and in particular the heat conduction arrangement can be formed, for example, from a heat-conducting material, preferably from metal, an aluminum alloy and / or a copper alloy. Also, the first line and / or the second line may be formed of metal, an aluminum alloy and / or a copper alloy. Preferably, the Wärmeleitanordnung is formed of a material which is welded or soldered to the first line. To produce a heat exchanger according to the invention, for example, a line can be provided which extends essentially straight. Subsequently, the line can be provided at predetermined locations, in particular away from the lateral ends of the conduit with a U-shaped bend or be. Nevertheless, by definition, the main direction of extension of the first conduit is preferably substantially linear. The offset serves, for example, to absorb longitudinal stresses, for example by manufacturing tolerances or by thermal expansions. Optionally, however, can be dispensed with a cranking of the line.

In a further step, the heat conduction arrangement is formed from a flat strip, in particular from a flat metal strip. For this purpose, for example, individual elements can be punched or cut away from the flat strip so that a plurality of finger-shaped heat receivers are formed. The semifinished product for producing the heat conduction arrangement is preferably a flat metal strip, in particular a copper strip or an aluminum strip. The thickness of this band and thus also the heat consumer can be for example between 0.1 and 1 mm, optionally up to 3 mm.

In a further step, the Wärmeleitanordnung can be connected to the first line. This connection is preferably cohesive, in particular by welding. In this case, either one or both throats between the Wärmeleitanordnung and the first line can be provided with a fillet weld. Optionally, by ultrasonic welding through the front of the Wärmeleitanordnung, ie by that side which faces away from the first line, a welding of the back of the Wärmeleitanordnung be effected with the line. The welds can be punctiform, sections or continuous.

The laterally projecting ends of the Wärmeleitanordnung or the heat consumer are preferably different distances from the first line, in particular to achieve the effect of the invention.

To improve the efficiency of the overall system, the device comprises a special absorption arrangement. This absorption arrangement comprises a solar arrangement in which preferably a plurality of solar cells are combined to form a solar module. The solar module is preferably flat and covered along its surface extension on one side or on both sides by a respective solar protection layer. The solar cells of the solar array are preferably embedded in the solar protective layer or in the solar protective layers. The solar protective layer is preferably formed as an EVA film, ethylene vinyl acetate film or ethylene vinyl acetate / Eva layer. The solar protective layer is preferably designed to protect the solar cells against environmental influences.

More preferably, the at least one solar protection layer is radiation-permeable for at least a portion of the radiation, so that, for example, infrared radiation can be used efficiently to utilize the heat. For this purpose, in particular, an absorption layer is provided which allows efficient conversion of the infrared radiation and / or the waste heat of the solar array. In all embodiments, the absorption layer can be, for example, a layer which absorbs the solar radiation and which is preferably laminated with a metal foil, for example made of copper, aluminum or another metal. This allows the absorbed solar radiation to flow to the heat consumers. In particular, the absorbed solar radiation comprises infrared radiation which is converted to heat on the absorption layer and, moreover, the heat loss which occurs in the conversion of solar energy into electricity in the PV cells.

The absorption layer may be, for example, a dark layer, such as a black plastic film. Optionally, the absorption layer is part of the solar protective layer. Optionally, on the side facing away from the radiation source of the solar array, the absorption layer applied as a separate layer or glued or welded to this.

To further improve the efficiency, a heat conducting layer can be provided on the rear side of the absorption arrangement. This heat-conducting layer may be, for example, a metal coating of the absorption layer.

The heat consumers are preferably in direct operation in direct contact with the heat conducting layer.

In all embodiments, the absorption layers and / or the heat conducting layer can also be omitted as separate layers. Optionally, the heat consumers are directly on the solar array, on the absorption layer or on the Wärmeleitschicht.

The device comprises according to a preferred embodiment, a housing in which the absorption arrangement can be provided. The housing preferably comprises one or two openings for the supply and discharge of the heat transfer medium. Preferably, the housing also includes an opening for passing an electrical cable to dissipate the electrical energy.

For protection and to cover the device, the device preferably comprises a cover layer, which may be formed in particular as a plastic plate, glass plate or as a double glass pane. With this cover layer, the housing is preferably closed. The covering layer is preferably permeable to radiation, so that the radiation of the radiation source can hit the absorption arrangement provided behind the covering layer unhindered.

The invention will be further described with reference to figures and embodiments.

Fig. 1 shows a possible embodiment of a heat exchanger in a schematic view.

Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show details of a possible heat exchanger.

3 shows a plan view of a possible embodiment of a device according to the invention.

Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of a possible embodiment of a device according to the invention.

FIG. 5 shows a detail of a device according to the invention, in particular the detail R from FIG. 4.

Unless otherwise indicated, the reference numerals given correspond to the following components: heat exchanger 1, heat source 2, heat transfer medium 3, first conduit 4, heat conduction assembly 5, heat collector 6, heat transfer region 7, heat conduction 8, second conduit 9, absorption assembly 10, front (the absorption assembly ) 11, rear side (of the absorption arrangement) 12, radiation source 13, solar arrangement 14, solar cell 15, solar protection layer 16, absorption layer 17, heat conducting layer 18, covering layer 19, housing 20, crank 21, electrical line 22.

Fig. 1 shows a plan view of a possible embodiment of a heat exchanger 1. The heat exchanger 1 comprises at least a first line 4. At this first line 4, at least one Wärmeleitanordnung 5 is provided. The Wärmeleitanordnung 5 includes a plurality of heat consumers 6, which are in a heat transfer region 7 in heat-conducting with an absorption assembly (not shown) in heat-conducting contact. One of the heat transfer areas 7 is shown schematically in the present representation as a dashed line. The heat transfer region 7 essentially follows the strip shape of the first line 4. The width is defined in particular by the extension of the heat taker 6 viewed transversely to the first line 4. The length of the heat transfer area 7 is defined in particular by the length of the heat conduction arrangement 5 along the first line 4. The heat transfer region 7 thus follows substantially strip-shaped of the first line 4. The first line 4 optionally comprises one or more cranks 21. These U-shaped offsets serve in particular to reduce the rigidity of the line 4 along its longitudinal extent. Thus, possible embodiments of the line 4, for example copper lines, metal lines, aluminum lines, etc., have a relatively high rigidity along their straight longitudinal extent, wherein they have a lower rigidity transversely to the longitudinal extent, in particular when subjected to bending. By virtue of the cranks 21, this physical property is utilized in order, for example, to be able to more easily effect length adjustments of the lines 4 or elastic deformations. In the present embodiment, a plurality of first lines 4 are provided. Preferably, all the first lines 4 comprise a heat conducting arrangement 5. The first lines 4 open into a second line 9 in the present embodiment. In particular, two second lines 9 are provided. One may be provided for supplying the heat transfer medium 3. Another second line 9 may be arranged for the removal of the heat transfer medium 3.

In all embodiments, the heat transfer medium 3 may be formed, for example, as a liquid, in particular as a water-containing liquid, as a water solution, as a coolant, as a mixture of water with an antifreeze or as a similar conventional heat transfer medium for solar thermal systems.

Heat receivers 6 protrude from the first lines 4 in each case. The heat consumers 6 preferably project differently from the first line 4. In the present embodiment, this results in a serrated or crenellated profile or a serrated or crenellated contour. Alternately, heat receivers 6 of different lengths are provided. If appropriate, the heat receivers 6 protrude therefrom substantially normal to the longitudinal extension direction of the first conduit 4.

At those areas where the heat consumers 6 abut against a heat source 2, not shown, heat conducting 8 are formed.

The first lines 4 and their heat conduction arrangements 5 are preferably arranged along a surface, in particular along a plane, so that a planar or planar heat source 2 can be brought into contact with the heat exchanger 1 in a planar manner.

Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show an embodiment of the heat exchanger in three views.

FIG. 2 a shows a schematic sectional view of a heat exchanger 1 according to the invention, wherein the sectional plane is essentially a normal plane of the longitudinal extension of the first lines 4. At the first lines 4 each have a heat conducting 5 is provided. The heat-conducting arrangement 5 comprises heat consumers 6. The heat consumers 6 protrude from the first line 4. In particular, the heat consumers 6 project differently from the first line. Preferably, the heat consumers 6 are at least partially inclined or bent in the direction of the heat source, so that when in contact with a heat source 2, not shown, the heat consumers 6 elastically deformed and / or biased to the heat source 2 can be pressed. The different Wärmeleitanordnungen lie substantially in a plane or along a surface, so that optionally a flat or planar heat source 2, not shown, can be brought into contact with the Wärmeleitanordnungen 5 simultaneously.

By the heat consumer 6 2 heat conduction 8 are formed at the contact points to the heat source, not shown.

The first lines 4 preferably open into at least one second line 9, which is designed in particular as a manifold. The first lines 4 optionally comprise a crank 21 at the transition to the second line 9, which is suitable for example for elastic deformation and in particular for compensation of thermal expansion stresses, as shown in Fig.2c.

As shown in FIG. 2 b, the heat conducting points 8 are distributed over the entire area of the heat transfer area 7. This means that the heat conduction sites 8 are not arranged along straight lines, but are distributed along a two-dimensional pattern or randomly along the heat transfer area 7. This causes an improvement in efficiency and heat transfer. It is noted that in order to improve the clarity of the illustration, the heat conduction points 8 are drawn only at a few heat consumers 6. In principle, however, each heat consumer 6 generally forms at least one heat-conducting point 8.

Fig. 3 shows a plan view of the front 11 of an absorption assembly 10. This side is adapted to be aligned in the direction of the radiation source. In particular, this page is set up to be aligned with the sun, so that the radiation yield is optimized. The absorption arrangement 10 comprises a plurality of solar cells 15 in the present embodiment. Optionally, the solar cells 15 are joined together to form a solar arrangement 14. In particular, the solar array 14 includes at least one solar protection layer 16, which connects and protects the individual solar cells 15 with each other. In addition, the individual solar cells 15 are also connected to each other by electrical conductors, so that the generated electrical energy can be dissipated via a common electrical line 22. Optionally, a plurality of electrical lines 22 are provided in order to use the electricity generated.

Along the absorption assembly 10 heat transfer regions 7 are provided. In the present embodiment, the heat transfer regions 7 substantially follow the rectangularly arrayed solar cells 15. The width of the heat transfer regions 7 in all embodiments may substantially or approximately correspond to the widths of the solar cells 15. The width of the heat conduction arrangements 5 can in all embodiments essentially correspond to the width of the heat transfer area 7. In particular, the heat transfer area 7 is essentially defined by the distribution of the heat conduction points 8 of a heat conduction arrangement 5. In particular, FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a device comprising an absorption assembly 10 and a heat transfer device 1. For this purpose, a housing 20 is provided in which the heat exchanger 1 and the absorption assembly 10 can be arranged. To cover and protect the two components, a cover layer 19 may be provided, which may be formed for example as a glass plate or as a radiation-transmissive plate. Through the housing 20 and the cover layer 19, a substantially closed housing is formed, which, however, if necessary, by electrical cables 22 or the second line 9 is broken, so that the energy gained by the device can be dissipated and used.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic sectional view of a device. The device comprises a heat exchanger 1, as well as an absorption arrangement 10. The two components are arranged in a housing 20. The housing 20 is covered by a cover layer 19 and largely or completely closed. Optionally, a plurality of cover layers 19 are provided. Optionally, the cover layer 19 is designed as an insulating glass pane or as a double glass pane.

The absorption assembly 10 is optionally applied or attached directly to the cover layer 19 with its front side 11. Optionally, however, a gap between cover layer 19 and the front side 11 of the absorption assembly 10 is provided. At the back 12 of the absorption assembly of the heat exchanger 1 is applied. In particular, the heat exchanger 1 is in heat-conducting contact with the rear side 12 of the absorption arrangement 10. The heat exchanger 1 comprises a first line 4 with a heat transfer medium 3 provided therein, a heat conduction arrangement 5 with heat consumers 6, which in the heat transfer area 7 heat conduction points 8 at the contact points with the absorption arrangement 10 form. In the present embodiment, the heat consumers 6 are flat or biased against the back 12 of the absorbent assembly 10. Although the rear side 12 and the heat receivers 6 are substantially contiguous to each other, in practice it may occur that only point or line contact of the two elements is given by manufacturing tolerances.

The first lines 4 open in the present embodiment in a second line 9. Also in the second line 9, the heat transfer medium 3 is provided.

The absorption assembly 10 preferably comprises a solar array 14 and optionally also an absorption layer 17. The absorption arrangement 10 acts on irradiation by the radiation source 13 preferably as a heat source 2, whose heat is transferred via the heat exchanger 1 to the heat transfer medium 3.

5 shows the detail "R" of the device from FIG. 4. The absorption arrangement 10 is constructed in a layered manner according to this embodiment and optionally in all embodiments, in particular comprising a solar arrangement 14. The solar arrangement 14 comprises at least one solar cell 15. The solar cell 15 is at least covered by a solar protection layer 16. The solar protection layer 16 preferably extends on the front side of the solar array 14 along the surface extension of the solar array 14. If necessary, it is also If appropriate, in all embodiments the solar cell 15 may be covered on both sides by solar protection layers 16. Optionally, the solar cells 15 are embedded in the solar protection layers 16. The solar protection layer 16 is embedded in all embodiments preferably formed as EVA film. According to a preferred embodiment, the solar protection layer 16 is a radiation-transmissive layer. Optionally, both solar protection layers 16 are radiation-permeable layers.

Further, the absorption device 10 in the present embodiment comprises an absorption layer 17. This absorption layer 17 is provided between the solar cells 15 and the heat exchanger 1 and / or between the solar cells 15 and the back of the absorption device 10. Optionally, the absorption layer 17 is a film, preferably a layer which is suitable for converting radiation incident on the layer into heat radiation. For example, a dark film, such as a dark gray or black film, is suitable for the absorption layer. Optionally, the absorption layer is a dark coating.

If appropriate, a heat-conducting layer 18 is provided on the rear side of the absorption arrangement 10, that is to say on the rear side of the absorption layer 17. This heat-conducting layer 18 is formed, for example, as a metal coating or as a metal foil. Optionally, the absorption layer 17 is vapor-deposited on its rear side with a metal, for example copper or aluminum, to form a heat-conducting layer 18. Through this heat-conducting layer 18, the heat conduction and the heat distribution along the surface extension of the absorption arrangement 10 can be improved in all embodiments. By this heat conducting layer 18, the heat transfer to the heat exchanger 1 can also be improved if necessary. The heat-conducting layer 18 is preferably in direct contact with the heat exchanger 1.

The layers of solar protection layer 16, absorption layer 17 and heat-conducting layer 18 are preferably firmly connected to one another. If appropriate, the individual layers of solar protection layer 16, absorption layer 17 and heat-conducting layer 18 are individual films. Optionally, the individual layers are coatings of the respective preceding layer.

The heat exchanger 1 comprises a first line 4, in which a heat transfer medium 3 is provided. On the first line 4 a heat conducting 5 is provided thermally conductive. The heat conduction arrangement 5 comprises heat consumers 6, which, as in the preceding embodiments, protrude differently far from the first conduit 4. Preferably, the heat-conducting arrangement 5 or the heat consumers 6 are materially and thermally conductively connected to the first line 4. In the present embodiment, the throat between the Wärmeleitanordnung 5 and the first line 4 is provided with a weld.

For the production of the connection between the heat-conducting arrangement 5 and the first line 4, the heat-conducting arrangement 5 is preferably placed on the first line 4. Subsequently, the heat conducting arrangement 5 is welded to the first line 4 along the line of contact between the heat conducting arrangement 5 and the first line 4 via a conventional ultrasonic welding process from above through the heat conducting arrangement 5. This welding can be done, for example, sections, punctiform or linear.

Claims (13)

claims An absorption arrangement for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular into electrical and thermal energy, wherein the absorption arrangement has a front side (11) and a rear side (12), wherein the front side (11) is arranged to align with the radiation source (13) in which the absorption arrangement (10) forms a heat source (2) for an optional heat exchanger in contact with the rear side of the absorption arrangement (10) when irradiated by the radiation energy of the radiation source (13), wherein the absorption arrangement (10) comprises a heat source planar solar array (14) comprising at least one solar cell (15) or more connected to a solar module solar cells (15), - wherein the solar array (14) a solar cell (15) or the solar module along the surface extension at least partially covering the solar protective layer (16), - and wherein the solar array (14) for a Tei l the radiation of the radiation source (13) which can be converted by the device is permeable to radiation, characterized in that a heat-conducting layer (18) is provided on the rear side (12), ie on the flat side of the absorption arrangement (10) facing the heat exchanger (1), as a metal coating, as a copper coating, as a metal foil and / or metal coating with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.1 mm, with a thickness of less than 0.05 mm, with a thickness of is formed more than 0.01 mm and / or with a thickness of about 0.035 mm. 2. Absorption arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that one or more solar cells (15) of the solar array (14) is radiation-transmissive to a portion of the radiation of the radiation source (13) which can be converted by the absorption arrangement. 3. absorption arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one or more solar cells (15) of the solar array (14) for at least a portion of the infrared spectrum of the radiation of the radiation source (13) is radiation-transmissive. 4. absorption arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least a portion of one or more solar cells (15) of the solar array (14) is free of radiopaque components such as electrical conductors. 5. Absorption arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that one or more solar cells (15) of the solar array (14) bilaterally acting, bi-facial solar cells (15) are on the front and on the back of the solar array ( 14) convert falling radiation into electrical energy. 6. absorption arrangement according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that the solar array (14) comprises two solar protective layers (16) covering the solar cell (15) or the solar module along the surface extension completely on both sides, and that the two solar protective layers (16) at least part of the radiation of the radiation source (13) are permeable. 7. absorption arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that between the solar array (14) and the back (12) of the absorption assembly (10) or between the solar cell and the back of the absorption assembly (10) an absorption layer (17) is, which is designed as a sheet-like coating or film-like and at least partially, preferably completely covers the solar array (14) on the flat side facing away from the radiation source (13), and that the absorption layer (17) as at least a part of the by the solar array (14 ) passing radiation into heat energy converting absorption layer (17) is formed. 8. absorption arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the absorption layer (17) is formed as a dark layer or film, in particular as a dark gray or black plastic layer or plastic film. 9. absorption arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the absorption arrangement (10) is constructed in layers and starting from the front (11) to the back (12) comprises the following layers: - the solar array (14) for the conversion of Radiation into usable electrical energy, - the absorption layer (17) for the conversion of radiation into usable thermal energy, - and the heat conducting layer (18) for the transmission of the usable heat energy to the Wärmeleitanordnung. 10. A device for converting radiant energy into usable energy, in particular solar panel, with a heat exchanger (1) for transmitting heat from a heat source (2) to a heat transfer medium (3), comprising: - a first line (4) for transporting a heat transfer medium (3), which is designed in particular as a pipe or harp pipe through which the heat transfer medium flows; - A heat conducting arrangement (5) which is thermally conductively connected to the first line (4) and which is for heat transfer from the heat source (2) to the heat transfer medium (3) in heat-conducting contact with the heat source (2) in contact; characterized in that the heat source (2) is an absorption arrangement according to one of the preceding claims. 11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that at the front side (11), ie at the radiation source (13) facing flat side of the absorption assembly (10) an outer, radiation-permeable cover layer (19) such as in particular a plate, a glass plate or a double glass pane is provided. 12. Device according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that a trough-shaped housing (20) is provided, which is covered or closed by one or by the radiation-permeable cover layer (19), and in that in the housing (20), in particular between the housing (20) and the cover layer (19), the absorption assembly (10) is provided. 13. Device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the heat consumer (6) directly on the back (12) of the absorption assembly (10) abut, and that the heat consumer (6) relative to the absorption assembly (10) along the surface extension the rear side (12) of the absorption arrangement (10) has at least one degree of freedom, so that the heat transfer device (1) is decoupled from the absorption arrangement (10) to allow different thermal expansions of the heat transfer device (1) and the absorption arrangement (10).