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- the present invention generally relates to solar panels and more particularly to a solar collector exposed to fluid streams.
- Solar power has been viewed by many as a highly desirable energy resource, because it may be readily used to generate thermal and electrical energy.
- a solar collector may collect thermal energy from the sun and direct the same to a desired system to increase the thermal energy of a component thereof, e.g., such as fluids that may include water, oil and the like.
- a solar collector employing a transducer, such as a photovoltaic device, may convert energy from the sun into electricity.
- power plants By arranging solar collectors in arrays, power plants have been developed that generate vast amounts of electricity.
- the potential for the structural integrity of the same to be compromised increases. This may be a function of both the materials from which the array is fabricated, as well as, the environment in which the array is disposed.
- the present invention is directed to a solar collector comprising an array of solar cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween; a first substrate is disposed to cover the array of solar cells. A second substrate is disposed to cover the array of solar cells, with the array being positioned between the first and second substrates. A plurality of throughways is provided. Each of the throughways extends from an aperture in the first substrate, traversing the hiatus and terminating in an opening in the second substrate. In one embodiment, a sub-portion of the throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to the aperture with a radius greater than a radius of a remaining portions thereof.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a detailed view of an array of solar cells shown in FIG. 1 , in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view of the invention shown in FIG. 2 , taken along lines 3 - 3 ;
- FIG. 4 is a throughway shown in FIG. 3 , in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a throughway shown in FIG. 4 , in accordance with a second alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a throughway shown in FIG. 4 , in accordance with a third alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a throughway shown in FIG. 3 , in accordance with a fourth alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- a solar collector 10 includes multiple arrays 12 of solar cells 14 .
- Collector 10 includes a frame 16 that is disposed on a stand 18 and holds multiple arrays 12 together.
- array 12 is disposed so as to allow the sun 20 to impinge upon solar cells 14 .
- the energy collected may then be transported to a desired system 22 using suitable conduits 24 coupled between array 12 and system 22 .
- conduits would be pipes through which a fluid passed and system would be a suitable device to use the heat fluid, e.g., a hot water storage container.
- conduits 24 would be electrical wires and system 22 may be any suitable electrical storage device.
- solar collector 10 is described as being employed to generate electrical energy.
- each array 12 includes multiple photovoltaic solar cells PVSCs 14 supported by a frame 26 .
- PVSCs 14 may be formed using any suitable technology. Examples of the technology that may be employed to form PCVSCs 14 are copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS), cadmium-telluride (CdTe), amorphous silicon (a-Si), and crystalline silicon silicon (Si).
- CGS copper-indium-gallium-selenium
- CdTe cadmium-telluride
- a-Si amorphous silicon
- Si crystalline silicon
- PVSCs 14 are disposed between two substrates 34 and 36 , at least one of which is transparent.
- substrates 34 and 36 are formed from glass. Insulation material may be disposed between substrates 34 and 36 , such as air, to provide thermal insulation.
- a shock absorbent material 38 may be placed between substrates 34 and 36 to encapsulate PVSCs 14 .
- material 38 is transparent ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).
- Anti-reflective coating 40 may be coated onto one or both of substrates 34 and 36 . As shown anti-reflective coating 40 is disposed on substrate 34 upon which sunlight is to impinge.
- Anti-reflective coating 40 is positioned so as to maximize the flux of sunlight propagating through substrate 34 to impinge upon PVSCs 14 .
- Tabbing ribbons 30 conducts current generated by PVSCs 14 to bus 30 and are typically 2 mm in width.
- Bus 32 is typically 5 mm in width.
- Bus 32 conducts current between arrays 12 of collector 10 and ultimately to a junction box 42 that is ultimately transmitted to conduits 24 , shown in FIG. 1 . To that end, a segment of bus 32 extends through substrate 36 .
- a plurality of fluid passages is formed in each of substrates 34 and 36 , shown as 44 and 46 , respectively.
- Each of fluid passages 44 is in superimposition with one of fluid passages 46 .
- fluid impinging upon one or both of substrates 34 and 36 may traverse fluid passages 44 and 46 , thereby reducing the wind load on array 12 and therefore collector 10 .
- a passageway 48 is formed therein that extends between fluid passages 44 and 46 , defining a throughway 50 .
- array 12 includes a plurality of throughways.
- Throughways 50 function to reduce load upon array 12 due to fluid pressure, such as wind, impinging thereupon. Specifically, as the angle of incidence of the fluid impinging upon array 12 approaches a right angle, the load to which array 12 is subjected to increases. To reduce the load, it is desired that throughways 50 be present in array 12 and configured to maximize the probability of the fluid stream propagating therethrough as the angle of incidence approaches a right angle.
- each PVSC 14 of array 12 is spaced-apart from at least one adjacent PVSC 14 , defining a hiatus 52 therebetween.
- each PVSC 14 of array is spaced-apart from PVSCs 14 adjacent thereto. It is desired that throughways 50 be present in hiatus 52 .
- Fluid passages 44 and 46 and passageway 48 are in superimposition with one another and are substantially cylindrical in shape and have matching diameters and, thereby, cross-sectional areas.
- throughway 50 has a constant diameter over a length thereof and is substantially radially symmetrically disposed about an axis 52 .
- throughway 150 is radially and symmetrically disposed about axis 152 and has a first portion 154 that extends from an aperture 156 in substrate 134 to a second portion 156 of throughway.
- First portion 154 has a radius 158 associated therewith that is greater than a radius 162 associated with second portion 156 of throughway 150 . This is to take advantage of Bernoulli's principle to increase the velocity of fluid traversing throughway 150 .
- throughway 250 is radially and symmetrically disposed about axis 252 and has a first portion 254 that extends from an aperture 256 in substrate 234 and a second portion 264 that extends from an opening 266 in second substrate 236 , with a third portion 238 extending therebetween.
- a third portion 238 extends between first portion 254 and second portion 264 .
- a radius 270 of first portion 254 is substantially equal to a radius 272 of second portion 264 , with a radius 274 of third portion 238 being less than radius 270 and radius 272 .
- throughway 350 is radially and symmetrically disposed about axis 352 and has a first portion 354 that extends from an aperture 356 in substrate 334 and a second portion 364 that extends from an opening 366 in second substrate 336 , with a third portion 338 extending therebetween.
- a radius 370 of first portion 354 varies over a length of first portion 354 to be greatest proximate to aperture and smallest proximate to third portion 338 .
- radius of third portion 374 matches smallest size of radius 370 .
- a radius 372 of second portion 354 matches radius 374 of third portion.
- throughway 450 is radially and symmetrically disposed about axis 452 and has a first portion 454 that extends from an aperture 456 in substrate 434 and a second portion 464 that extends from an opening 466 in second substrate 436 , with a third portion 438 extending therebetween.
- a radius 470 of first portion 454 varies over a length of first portion 454 to be greatest proximate to aperture and smallest proximate to third portion 438 .
- radius 474 of third portion 438 matches smallest size of radius 470 .
- a radius 472 of second portion 454 varies over a length of second portion 454 to be greatest proximate to opening 466 and smallest proximate to third portion 438 .
- radius of third portion 474 matches smallest size of radius 470 .
- fabrication of array 12 typically involves standard manufacturing techniques, such as by applying, to frame 16 , tabbing ribbons 30 and bus 32 using any of a variety of techniques, such as solder-coating tabbing ribbons 30 and bus 32 and dipping the applying a flux thereto by dipping or spraying.
- the flux and/or a solder paste may be coated onto the individual PVCs 14 and the tabbing ribbon 30 and bus 32 applied thereto.
- PVCSs 14 are placed in electrical communication with tabbing ribbons 30 and this assembly is them deposited on substrate 34 with or with material 38 , depending upon the application.
- tabbing ribbons 30 are placed in electrical communication with bus 32 , followed by mounting of substrate 36 thereto.
- Array 12 is then sealed with frame 26 . Additional arrays 12 are mounted to an assembly and placed in electrical communication with one another.
Abstract
A solar collector comprising an array of solar cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween; a first substrate disposed to cover the array of solar cells; and a second substrate disposed to cover the array of solar cells, with the array begin position between the first and second substrates, with a plurality of throughways, each of which extends from an aperture in the first substrate, traversing the hiatus and terminating in an opening in the second substrate.
Description
- The present invention generally relates to solar panels and more particularly to a solar collector exposed to fluid streams.
- Solar power has been viewed by many as a highly desirable energy resource, because it may be readily used to generate thermal and electrical energy. For example, a solar collector may collect thermal energy from the sun and direct the same to a desired system to increase the thermal energy of a component thereof, e.g., such as fluids that may include water, oil and the like. A solar collector employing a transducer, such as a photovoltaic device, may convert energy from the sun into electricity. By arranging solar collectors in arrays, power plants have been developed that generate vast amounts of electricity.
- As the arrays increase in size, however, the potential for the structural integrity of the same to be compromised increases. This may be a function of both the materials from which the array is fabricated, as well as, the environment in which the array is disposed.
- Therefore, a need exists to increase the structural integrity of a solar collector.
- The present invention is directed to a solar collector comprising an array of solar cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween; a first substrate is disposed to cover the array of solar cells. A second substrate is disposed to cover the array of solar cells, with the array being positioned between the first and second substrates. A plurality of throughways is provided. Each of the throughways extends from an aperture in the first substrate, traversing the hiatus and terminating in an opening in the second substrate. In one embodiment, a sub-portion of the throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to the aperture with a radius greater than a radius of a remaining portions thereof. These and other embodiments are discussed further below.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a detailed view of an array of solar cells shown inFIG. 1 , in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is cross-sectional view of the invention shown inFIG. 2 , taken along lines 3-3; and -
FIG. 4 is a throughway shown inFIG. 3 , in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a throughway shown inFIG. 4 , in accordance with a second alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a throughway shown inFIG. 4 , in accordance with a third alternate embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 7 is a throughway shown inFIG. 3 , in accordance with a fourth alternate embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 1 asolar collector 10 includesmultiple arrays 12 ofsolar cells 14.Collector 10 includes a frame 16 that is disposed on astand 18 and holdsmultiple arrays 12 together. Typically,array 12 is disposed so as to allow thesun 20 to impinge uponsolar cells 14. The energy collected may then be transported to a desired system 22 usingsuitable conduits 24 coupled betweenarray 12 and system 22. Weresolar collector 10 employed to generate thermal energy, conduits would be pipes through which a fluid passed and system would be a suitable device to use the heat fluid, e.g., a hot water storage container. In the case of a generation of electrical energy,conduits 24 would be electrical wires and system 22 may be any suitable electrical storage device. For purposes of the present discussion,solar collector 10 is described as being employed to generate electrical energy. - Referring to both
FIGS. 1 and 2 , eacharray 12 includes multiple photovoltaicsolar cells PVSCs 14 supported by aframe 26. PVSCs 14 may be formed using any suitable technology. Examples of the technology that may be employed to formPCVSCs 14 are copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS), cadmium-telluride (CdTe), amorphous silicon (a-Si), and crystalline silicon silicon (Si).PVSCs 14 are placed in electrical communication with one another through an electrically conductive path, referred to as atabbing ribbon 30, which is coupled to a collector (not shown) of eachPVCs 14. Tabbingribbons 30 are connected in common to abus 32. - Referring to both
FIGS. 2 and 3 , PVSCs 14 are disposed between twosubstrates substrates substrates absorbent material 38 may be placed betweensubstrates PVSCs 14. In the present example,material 38 is transparent ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Anti-reflective coating 40 may be coated onto one or both ofsubstrates substrate 34 upon which sunlight is to impinge. Anti-reflective coating 40 is positioned so as to maximize the flux of sunlight propagating throughsubstrate 34 to impinge uponPVSCs 14. Tabbingribbons 30 conducts current generated byPVSCs 14 tobus 30 and are typically 2 mm in width.Bus 32 is typically 5 mm in width.Bus 32 conducts current betweenarrays 12 ofcollector 10 and ultimately to ajunction box 42 that is ultimately transmitted toconduits 24, shown inFIG. 1 . To that end, a segment ofbus 32 extends throughsubstrate 36. - Referring again to both
FIGS. 2 and 3 , to facilitate use of solar collector in a fluid stream, e.g., wind, a plurality of fluid passages is formed in each ofsubstrates substrates array 12 and thereforecollector 10. In the presence of material 38 a passageway 48 is formed therein that extends between fluid passages 44 and 46, defining athroughway 50. With this configuration,array 12 includes a plurality of throughways. Throughways 50 function to reduce load uponarray 12 due to fluid pressure, such as wind, impinging thereupon. Specifically, as the angle of incidence of the fluid impinging uponarray 12 approaches a right angle, the load to whicharray 12 is subjected to increases. To reduce the load, it is desired thatthroughways 50 be present inarray 12 and configured to maximize the probability of the fluid stream propagating therethrough as the angle of incidence approaches a right angle. - It is desired that
material 38 function to insulatePVSCs 14 from fluid passing through passageway 48. To that end, fluid passages 44 and 46 and passageway 48 are disposed so as not to be in superimposition withPVSCs 14. As shown, eachPVSC 14 ofarray 12 is spaced-apart from at least oneadjacent PVSC 14, defining ahiatus 52 therebetween. In the present example eachPVSC 14 of array is spaced-apart fromPVSCs 14 adjacent thereto. It is desired thatthroughways 50 be present inhiatus 52. - Fluid passages 44 and 46 and passageway 48 are in superimposition with one another and are substantially cylindrical in shape and have matching diameters and, thereby, cross-sectional areas. In this fashion, throughway 50 has a constant diameter over a length thereof and is substantially radially symmetrically disposed about an
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FIG. 4 in accordance with another embodiment, throughway 150 is radially and symmetrically disposed aboutaxis 152 and has afirst portion 154 that extends from anaperture 156 insubstrate 134 to asecond portion 156 of throughway.First portion 154 has a radius 158 associated therewith that is greater than aradius 162 associated withsecond portion 156 ofthroughway 150. This is to take advantage of Bernoulli's principle to increase the velocity offluid traversing throughway 150. - Referring to
FIG. 5 in accordance with another embodiment,throughway 250 is radially and symmetrically disposed aboutaxis 252 and has afirst portion 254 that extends from an aperture 256 insubstrate 234 and a second portion 264 that extends from anopening 266 insecond substrate 236, with athird portion 238 extending therebetween. Athird portion 238 extends betweenfirst portion 254 and second portion 264. Aradius 270 offirst portion 254 is substantially equal to aradius 272 of second portion 264, with a radius 274 ofthird portion 238 being less thanradius 270 andradius 272. - Referring to
FIG. 6 in another embodiment, in accordance with another embodiment,throughway 350 is radially and symmetrically disposed aboutaxis 352 and has afirst portion 354 that extends from anaperture 356 insubstrate 334 and asecond portion 364 that extends from anopening 366 in second substrate 336, with athird portion 338 extending therebetween. A radius 370 offirst portion 354 varies over a length offirst portion 354 to be greatest proximate to aperture and smallest proximate tothird portion 338. Typically, radius ofthird portion 374 matches smallest size of radius 370. Aradius 372 ofsecond portion 354matches radius 374 of third portion. - Referring to
FIG. 7 in another embodiment, in accordance with another embodiment,throughway 450 is radially and symmetrically disposed aboutaxis 452 and has afirst portion 454 that extends from anaperture 456 insubstrate 434 and asecond portion 464 that extends from anopening 466 insecond substrate 436, with athird portion 438 extending therebetween. Aradius 470 offirst portion 454 varies over a length offirst portion 454 to be greatest proximate to aperture and smallest proximate tothird portion 438. Typically,radius 474 ofthird portion 438 matches smallest size ofradius 470. A radius 472 ofsecond portion 454 varies over a length ofsecond portion 454 to be greatest proximate toopening 466 and smallest proximate tothird portion 438. Typically, radius ofthird portion 474 matches smallest size ofradius 470. - Referring again to both
FIGS. 2 and 3 , fabrication ofarray 12 typically involves standard manufacturing techniques, such as by applying, to frame 16, tabbingribbons 30 andbus 32 using any of a variety of techniques, such as solder-coating tabbing ribbons 30 andbus 32 and dipping the applying a flux thereto by dipping or spraying. Alternatively, the flux and/or a solder paste may be coated onto theindividual PVCs 14 and the tabbingribbon 30 andbus 32 applied thereto. Typically,PVCSs 14 are placed in electrical communication with tabbingribbons 30 and this assembly is them deposited onsubstrate 34 with or withmaterial 38, depending upon the application. After mounting to substrate 34 (is this done with an adhesive?), tabbingribbons 30 are placed in electrical communication withbus 32, followed by mounting ofsubstrate 36 thereto.Array 12 is then sealed withframe 26.Additional arrays 12 are mounted to an assembly and placed in electrical communication with one another. - It should be noted that the above description is not exhaustive. Many modifications may be made. For example, were gas present in array, a separate insert could be placed in the throughways to maintain a hermetic seal of array. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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1. A solar collector comprising:
an array of solar cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween;
a first substrate disposed to cover said array of solar cells; and
a second substrate disposed to cover said array of solar cells, with said array being positioned between said first and second substrates, with a plurality of throughways, each of which extends from an aperture in said first substrate, traversing said hiatus and terminating in an opening in said second substrate.
2. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius greater than a radius of remaining portions thereof.
3. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius that varies over a length thereof to be greatest proximate to said aperture and larger than the radius of the remaining portions thereof and smallest proximate to the remaining portions.
4. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed throughway proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first and second portions having a radius that is greater than a radius of said third portion.
5. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first portion having a radius that is varies over a length of said first portion to be greatest proximate to said aperture and smallest proximate to said third portion, said second portion having a radius that varies over a length of said second portion to be greatest proximate to said opening and smallest proximate to said third portion.
6. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein said solar cells are photovoltaic cells.
7. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first substrate is transparent to optical energy.
8. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first substrate is glass.
9. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein said first and second substrates are transparent glass.
10. A solar collector comprising:
an array of photovoltaic cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween;
a glass substrate covering said array of solar cells; and
a second substrate covering said array of solar cells, with said array being positioned between said glass substrate and said second substrate, with a plurality of throughways, each of which extends from an aperture in said glass substrate, traversing said hiatus and terminating in an opening in said second substrate.
11. The solar collector as recited in claim 10 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius greater than a radius of remaining portions thereof.
12. The solar collector as recited in claim 10 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius that varies over a length thereof to be greatest proximate to said aperture and larger than the radius of the remaining portions thereof and smallest proximate to the remaining portions.
13. The solar collector as recited in claim 1 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed throughway proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first and second portions having a radius that is greater than a radius of said third portion.
14. The solar collector as recited in claim 10 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first portion having a radius that is varies over a length of said first portion to be greatest proximate to said aperture and smallest proximate to said third portion, said second portion having a radius that varies over a length of said second portion to be greatest proximate to said opening and smallest proximate to said third portion.
15. The solar collector as recited in claim 10 wherein said second substrate is transparent glass.
16. A solar collector comprising:
an array of photovoltaic cells, each of which is spaced-apart from a subset of solar cells adjacent thereto, defining a hiatus therebetween;
a first glass substrate covering said array of solar cells; and
a second glass substrate covering said array of solar cells, with said array being positioned between said first and second glass substrates, with a plurality of throughways, each of which extends from an aperture in said glass substrate, traversing said hiatus and terminating in an opening in said second substrate.
17. The solar collector as recited in claim 16 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius greater than a radius of remaining portions thereof.
18. The solar collector as recited in claim 16 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a portion disposed proximate to said aperture with a radius that varies over a length thereof to be greatest proximate to said aperture and larger than the radius of the remaining portions thereof and smallest proximate to the remaining portions.
19. The solar collector as recited in claim 16 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed throughway proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first and second portions having a radius that is greater than a radius of said third portion.
20. The solar collector as recited in claim 16 wherein a sub-portion of said throughways are radially symmetrically disposed about an axis and have a first portion disposed proximate to said aperture, a second portion disposed proximate to said opening and a third portion disposed therebetween, with said first portion having a radius that is varies over a length of said first portion to be greatest proximate to said aperture and smallest proximate to said third portion, said second portion having a radius that varies over a length of said second portion to be greatest proximate to said opening and smallest proximate to said third portion.
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