Heat transfer fluid heating system and method for a parabolic trough solar concentrator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9631839
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14352525

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Methods and systems for providing an impedance heat transfer fluid heating system in association with a parabolic trough solar concentrator are provided. The system includes an intermediate terminal connector that electrically interconnects a receiver tube of the parabolic trough solar concentrator to a power supply. The intermediate terminal connector can include a pair of plates running parallel to the receiver tube. The system additionally includes a pair of end terminal connectors. Each end terminal connector features a receiver tube plate having an aperture that completely surrounds the receiver tube assembly pipe. The end terminal connectors can additionally include a terminal connector extension that is at an angle to the receiver tube plate. A current return conductor extends between an end terminal connector and the power supply. The current return conductor is supported by the collector frame or structure and/or a receiver tube support structure.

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ABENGOA SOLAR INC1250 SIMMS STREET LAKEWOOD CO 80401

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Manning, Kerry Lakewood, US 16 102
O'Rourke, Deven Lakewood, US 1 5
Stegall, Nathan Lakewood, US 5 16

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