US4373512A
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Method and apparatus for protecting an arrangement located in an area of highly concentrated radiation
Assignee: MAN AG
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Filing: 1981-01-29
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2001-01-29
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for the protection of an arrangement located in the region of highly-concentrated radiation, such as the radiation receiver of a solar tower project. Smoke cartridges forming a smoke fog or water vapor sprays form a diffusion radiation in the path of radiation towards the arrangement so as to lower any critically or excessively high temperature capable of causing damage to the arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Hirt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:28
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24S; F24S50/00; F24S20/00; F24S20/20; F24S23/00; F24S23/70; F24S23/77; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In a method for protecting an arrangement located in a region of highly-concentrated radiation, including a solar radiation receiver of a field of solar heliostats, the improvement comprising in diffusing radiation in the path of radiation directed towards the arrangement by directing a radiation diffusing fluid into said path of radiation such that the fluid itself causes diffusion of the radiation in said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In a method for protecting an arrangement located in a region of highly-concentrated radiation, including a solar radiation receiver of a field of solar heliostats, the improvement comprising in diffusing radiation in the path of radiation directed towards the arrangement by directing a radiation diffusing fluid into said path of radiation such that the fluid itself causes diffusion of the radiation in said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, comprising directing the radiation diffusing fluid into said path by spraying it into said path of radiation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, comprising directing a radiation diffusing smoke into said path of radiation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Method as claimed in claim 3, comprising forming said smoke by firing at least one smoke cartridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, comprising directing water vapor into said path of radiation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Method as claimed in claim 5, comprising directing a water jet or spray into said path of radiation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, comprising directing the radiation diffusing fluid into said path of radiation in the region of the arrangement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, comprising directing the radiation diffusing fluid into said path of radiation in the region of the source of radiation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
Device for protecting an arrangement located in a region of highly-concentrated radiation, said arrangement comprising an apertured receiver of a gas tower-solar tower project having a heat exchanger unit and a hot gas turbine connected thereto; a firing or spraying device being located in the upper region of the gas tower supporting the receiver or on the receiver, said firing or spraying device being adapted to direct a smoke producing medium or water vapor into the path of radiation between a controlled heliostat system and the receiver.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
Device for protecting an arrangement located in a region of highly-concentrated radiation, said arrangement comprising an apertured receiver of a gas tower-solar tower project having a heat exchanger unit and a hot gas turbine connected thereto; a firing or spraying device being located in the upper region of the gas tower supporting the receiver or on the receiver, said firing or spraying device being adapted to direct a smoke producing medium or water vapor into the path of radiation between a controlled heliostat system and the receiver.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
Device as claimed in claim 9, said firing or spraying device being arranged along the rim of the aperture of the receiver.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |