Abstract: A portable solar powered unit including a battery with associated electronics and a solar panel on a wheeled frame accommodates a variety of accessories including table tops, mounting poles, overhangs, back racks and a cover for all weather operation.
Abstract: A portable solar powered unit including a battery with associated electronics and a solar panel on a wheeled frame accommodates a variety of accessories including table tops, mounting poles, overhangs, back racks and a cover for all weather operation.
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a control and protection system for a solar water heater apparatus, which incorporates a temperature differential controlled variable speed drive for the circulating pump, and a drain down valve which is responsive to low collector temperature, high tank temperature and also to power loss, to serve in combination as a device to optimize efficient energy collection while also protecting the tank against overheating and further protecting the collector panel against freeze-up even during periods of power loss.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 24, 1981
Date of Patent:
July 5, 1983
Assignee:
Solar Dynamics Inc.
Inventors:
Donovan B. Mathes, Floyd B. Hamilton, Douglas C. Spreng