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INTEGRATED SOLAR MICRO-REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN SYNTHESIS VIA STEAM METHANE REFORMING

A reactor for steam-methane reforming is adapted to be received in a tube on a focal axis of a parabolic trough. The reactor may comprise an array of micro-reactors interconnected by a water manifold, a gas manifold, a syngas manifold, and at least one steam-methane reforming chamber configured for reforming steam and methane into syngases, the micro-reactors having a vaporization portion for producing steam. Radiation plates may extend on sides of the array of micro-reactors Glazing may face and be spaced apart from a portion of the array of micro-reactors including at least one steam-methane reforming chamber, the glazing being conductively connected to the radiation plates for heat transfer therebetween, the at least one glazing allowing light from the parabolic trough to pass therethrough to reach the array of micro-reactors.

SECONDARY REFLECTORS FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
20200370788 · 2020-11-26 ·

The present disclosure relates to a device that includes a reflecting surface having a length aligned along a first axis (z), where a cross-section of the reflecting surface in a plane perpendicular to the first axis (z) forms a curve comprising a concave section positioned between a first endpoint and a second endpoint, at least a portion of the concave section is accurately approximated by a polynomial equation, an aperture is formed by a straight line connecting the first endpoint to the second endpoint, and the concave section is configured to focus a plurality of beams of light passing through the aperture onto a focal point.

Energy Generation, Solar Panel Racking Switching Pumping Apparatus Mechanism and System
20200341439 · 2020-10-29 ·

A combination of Apparatus, Mechanisms, Components and Controllers used together as a System providing Sustainable Hydro Electric Generator Structured Water Apparatus for low-energy pumping to move water uphills or from underground to above ground. An Alternative Energy Booster Apparatus, that provides additional electricity to batteries, and increases the output of electricity from Solar Panels. A Programmable Computer Controller Apparatus with integrated processes for distribution of Virtual Currency, from Block Chain Coin Mining for Distribution of Tangible and Intangible Assets. An apparatus for generating electricity from a plurality of solar photo voltaic panels in a rack mounting structure utilizing a mirror tracking apparatus. An Apparatus for Multiple Cell Electricity Generation with Battery Storage and Electricity Generation Switching and Pumping Apparatus System combined. An Apparatus and Mechanism for Hugelkultur Farming, combined with Solar Panel racking. A Hybrid Apparatus system for air heating, cooling and additional electricity generation, with structured water conditioning components including temperature controlled heating and cooling created from a plurality of solar photo voltaic modules, and programmable computer controller, utilizing sensing devices for managing performance of the apparatus and complete system.

Secondary reflectors for solar collectors and methods of making the same

The present disclosure relates to a device that includes a reflecting surface having a length aligned along a first axis (z), where a cross-section of the reflecting surface in a plane perpendicular to the first axis (z) forms a curve comprising a concave section positioned between a first endpoint and a second endpoint, at least a portion of the concave section is accurately approximated by a polynomial equation, an aperture is formed by a straight line connecting the first endpoint to the second endpoint, and the concave section is configured to focus a plurality of beams of light passing through the aperture onto a focal point.

Method for conducting agricultural and industrial operations with reduced fossil fuel inputs
20200232680 · 2020-07-23 ·

A process of using thermal energy to decrease the external energy and imported inputs required to perform agricultural processes.

Maintaining a solar power module

A method for cleaning a solar power system includes operating a solar power system that comprises a plurality of solar power cells mounted on a spherical frame; rotating the spherical frame to move the plurality of solar power cells into a volume of a hemispherical reservoir that is mounted to the spherical frame; rotating the spherical frame to move the plurality of solar power cells into a solar cell cleaning solution fluid enclosed within the volume of the hemispherical reservoir defined between an interior surface of the reservoir and the spherical frame; and removing, with the solar cell cleaning solution, a plurality of particulates attached to the plurality of solar power cells.

Maintaining a solar power module

A method for cleaning a solar power system includes operating a solar power system that comprises a plurality of solar power cells mounted on a spherical frame; rotating the spherical frame to move the plurality of solar power cells into a volume of a hemispherical reservoir that is mounted to the spherical frame; rotating the spherical frame to move the plurality of solar power cells into a solar cell cleaning solution fluid enclosed within the volume of the hemispherical reservoir defined between an interior surface of the reservoir and the spherical frame; and removing, with the solar cell cleaning solution, a plurality of particulates attached to the plurality of solar power cells.

Deformable mirror with variable curvature and method for manufacturing such a mirror
10578860 · 2020-03-03 · ·

A deformable mirror with variable curvature including: a plate having a reflective face and opposite hidden face and whose shape has a center (C) and radiuses (r), and at least one actuator intended to exert a force on the hidden face in order to deform the plate. The plate comprises a plurality of primary and secondary portions. The secondary portions being interposed between the primary portions, each of the primary portions extending locally substantially along and on either side of a respective radius (r) among said radiuses (r), and having a stiffness different from the adjacent secondary portions. The deformable mirror is intended to the introduction or the correction of an optical aberration in a light beam.

Deformable mirror with variable curvature and method for manufacturing such a mirror
10578860 · 2020-03-03 · ·

A deformable mirror with variable curvature including: a plate having a reflective face and opposite hidden face and whose shape has a center (C) and radiuses (r), and at least one actuator intended to exert a force on the hidden face in order to deform the plate. The plate comprises a plurality of primary and secondary portions. The secondary portions being interposed between the primary portions, each of the primary portions extending locally substantially along and on either side of a respective radius (r) among said radiuses (r), and having a stiffness different from the adjacent secondary portions. The deformable mirror is intended to the introduction or the correction of an optical aberration in a light beam.

Methods of Producing Multiple Output Solar and Water Generator and Radiant Heater
20200036324 · 2020-01-30 ·

A combination of multiple cycle solar generator, heat exchanger, dew harvesting and bi-directional heat processing apparatus. Solar energy is collected by a hemispherical, square or other shaped collectors. Current invention converts solar energy in multiple cycles, extracting solar energy through Photo Voltaic cells, making electricity. Focused energy produces heat that is also extracted though Heat Exchangers, combined with Thermo Electric Modules, creating electricity or surplus heat for heating, storage or cooling. Current invention further utilizes large radiator plates in the back of dish along with entire metal assembly for dew harvesting at night or when Thermo Electric modules within heat exchangers energized by stored electricity or power grid. Current invention also operates in reverse for absorbing heat from the atmosphere, water, dirt, ice or snow and diverts the piped heat to desired location.