Systems and methods for direct thermal receivers using near blackbody configurations

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9945585
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14714030

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An aspect of the present disclosure is a receiver for receiving radiation from a heliostat array that includes at least one external panel configured to form an internal cavity and an open face. The open face is positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and forms an entrance to the internal cavity. The receiver also includes at least one internal panel positioned within the cavity and aligned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the at least one internal panel includes at least one channel configured to distribute a heat transfer medium.

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ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLC15013 DENVER WEST PARKWAY GOLDEN CO 80401

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Ma, Zhiwen Golden, US 18 188
Martinek, Janna Lafayette, US 5 14
Neises, Ty Broomfield, US 2 5
Turchi, Craig Lakewood, US 3 8
Wagner, Michael Highlands Ranch, US 194 2499

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