Abstract: A high performance, lightweight solar collector is disclosed. The collector consists of an upper glazing, a central fluid panel and a lower layer of insulating material. A fluid manifold is joined to each end of the panel and directs a fluid into and out of the panel. The glazing, panel and insulating layer are joined together and held in position by an attaching assembly and rail members.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 18, 1982
Date of Patent:
January 24, 1984
Assignee:
Ramada Energy Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Joseph H. Evans, Jeffrey J. Hatman, William E. Clark