PMP

STS Parabolic Mirror Panels

The panels collect sunlight.

The panels are mounted in such a way to maximize the amount of sunlight they are exposed to throughout the day and year.
Roof panels can be mounted for either optimum solar power, optimum architectural appearance, or some acceptable combination thereof.
Ground mounted panels will invariably be setup for maximum solar yield. Second axis tracking can increase collector efficiency.
The essential features of the panels consist of a parabolic reflector, and a collector tube. This is referred to as a trough.
A number of troughs are attached together to form a panel. The panel has two fittings: cold fluid in, and hot gas out.
A number of panels cover the roof or ground. We always leave a border around the edges, and walkways between the panels, to preserve roof access.
The panels concentrate the suns rays 20x onto the collector tubes, raising their temperature.
The panels absorb the suns rays changing the cold fluid to hot gas.

Panel Specifications:

Materials: Aluminum Reflector, Steel Pipe, Plastic Sheet, Steel Wire, Silicone Rubber Grommets, Poly-Foam Insulation.
Dimensions: 22ft x 8ft x 9in
Weight: ~ 170 lb
Cost: $2.00 / Watt -- inclusive in system price.

On the left is a view of the clockwork that rotates the troughs providing the single axis tracking.

On the right is a view of a single 20 x 8 foot panel in a unit of structural bleacher.

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