公开(公告)号：US07795568B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US12258253

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: James Sherman

Inventor： James Sherman

IPC: G01C21/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置，其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度，而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括（a）使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; （b）使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和（c）以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机，使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。

公开(公告)号：US20100223171A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12714988

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Eric Henry Baller

Inventor： Eric Henry Baller

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  F24J3/08 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24D2200/11 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F24T10/10 ,  F24T2201/00 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  Y02B10/40 ,  Y02E10/12

Abstract: A modular geothermal measurement system that provides for the pumping of a heat transfer fluid. The modular unit simplifies on-site installation time by reducing the number of distinct components to be installed and allows for the optional incorporating of additional heat sources or sinks, whereby the length of ground loop can be reduced, further reducing installation costs. The modular measurement system further allows for the growth of the system over time by adding modules, increasing the ground loop pumping power while providing energy transfer data specific to each thermal load. A controller having an energy control module provides energy control points. Such a system allows the beneficiary of a geothermal investment to be billed for their benefit, enabling the investor to capture the economic benefit of the investment.

Abstract translation: 一种模块化地热测量系统，用于泵送传热流体。 模块化单元通过减少要安装的不同组件的数量来简化现场安装时间，并允许可选地并入额外的热源或水槽，从而可以减少接地回路的长度，进一步降低安装成本。 模块化测量系统还允许通过增加模块来增加系统的增长，增加接地回路泵浦功率，同时提供特定于每个热负载的能量传输数据。 具有能量控制模块的控制器提供能量控制点。 这样一个制度允许地热投资的受益人为了他们的利益而得到收益，使投资者能够获得投资的经济利益。

公开(公告)号：US20100004797A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12495164

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: James Thomas Zalusky

Inventor： James Thomas Zalusky

IPC: G05D3/12 ,  G06N5/04

CPC classification number: H01L31/02008 ,  F24S23/70 ,  F24S30/40 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: When using a solar concentrator to obtain energy collected by a sun, it can be beneficial to place the concentrator accurately. As the concentrator moves, a position of the concentrator with respect to gravity can be determined, commonly though use of an inclinometer. A comparison can be made of the determined position against a desired position can be made to determine if the concentrator should move. If a positive determination is made, then the concentrator can be moved accordingly.

Abstract translation: 当使用太阳能集中器获得由太阳收集的能量时，准确地放置集中器是有益的。 当集中器移动时，集中器相对于重力的位置可以通过使用倾斜仪来确定。 可以进行与所期望的位置相对应的位置的比较，以确定集中器是否应该移动。 如果做出积极的决定，则可以相应地移动集中器。

公开(公告)号：US20090234692A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12357357

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: Earl G. Powell ,  Maxym Makhota

Inventor： Earl G. Powell ,  Maxym Makhota

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0611 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F2217/04 ,  G06F2217/78 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  Y04S50/10

Abstract: A system and method of configuring solar energy systems that includes at least one processor, and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory can store instructions to cause the at least one processor to 1) search one or more data sources for information, 2) store the information in a data store, 3) receive one or more images associated with a location to receive a solar energy system, 4) display the one or more images in real-time on a user interface on a display, 5) receive input data from a user interacting with the user interface, 6) process the information, images, and input data to determine parameters associated with the location, and 7) identify a useable area in the location for placement of the solar energy system based on the parameters.

Abstract translation: 一种配置包括至少一个处理器的太阳能系统的系统和方法，以及耦合到所述至少一个处理器的存储器。 存储器可以存储指令以使所述至少一个处理器1）搜索一个或多个数据源以获取信息，2）将信息存储在数据存储器中，3）接收与位置相关联的一个或多个图像以接收太阳能 系统，4）在显示器上的用户界面上实时显示一个或多个图像，5）从与用户界面交互的用户接收输入数据，6）处理信息，图像和输入数据以确定参数 与该位置相关联，以及7）根据参数识别该位置的可用区域以放置太阳能系统。

公开(公告)号：US06250371B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09459416

申请日：1999-12-12

Applicant: Thomas R. Amerman ,  Howard E. Johnson, Jr.

Inventor： Thomas R. Amerman ,  Howard E. Johnson, Jr.

IPC: F28D300

CPC classification number: F28F27/00 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/13 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F24T10/15 ,  F24T2010/53 ,  F24T2010/56 ,  F25B30/06 ,  F28D20/0052 ,  Y02E10/125 ,  Y02E60/142

Abstract: An earth energy loop transfer system with a moving energy transfer fluid, the system for transferring energy for an entity, the system having means for measuring an amount of energy transferred for the entity to or from the moving energy transfer fluid, and means for invoicing the entity for the amount of energy transferred. The system including means for calculating a price for the amount of energy transferred, said invoicing based on said price. The system including means for transmitting a signal indicative of a measured amount of energy transferred from the means for measuring to the means for invoicing. Methods are disclosed for using such systems to measure and calculate an amount of energy transferred and/or to invoice an entity for the transferred energy.

Abstract translation: 具有移动能量传递流体的地球能量回路传递系统，用于为实体传送能量的系统，所述系统具有用于测量向或从移动能量传递流体传输的能量的量的装置，以及用于开 实体的能量转移量。 所述系统包括用于计算所转移的能量的价格的装置，所述发票基于所述价格。 该系统包括用于将表示从测量装置传送的测量量的信号发送到用于发票的装置的装置。 公开了使用这样的系统来测量和计算转移的能量的量和/或为传送能量的实体发票的方法。

公开(公告)号：EP3248267A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-29

申请号：EP16787646.5

申请日：2016-10-07

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： DREES, Kirk

IPC: H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J7/35

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01W1/10 ,  G01W1/12 ,  H02J3/24 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/385 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02J2003/003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/566 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y04S10/54

Abstract: A photovoltaic energy system includes a photovoltaic field configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy, one or more solar intensity sensors configured to measure solar intensity and detect a cloud approaching the photovoltaic field, and a controller. The controller receives input from the solar intensity sensors and predicts a change in solar intensity within the photovoltaic field before the change in solar intensity within the photovoltaic field occurs. The controller is configured to preemptively adjust an electric power output of the photovoltaic energy system in response to predicting the change in solar intensity within the photovoltaic field.

公开(公告)号：EP2076719B1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-07

申请号：EP07873764.0

申请日：2007-08-08

Applicant: PVT Solar, Inc.

Inventor： PLAISTED, Joshua Reed

IPC: H01L31/056 ,  F24D5/02 ,  F24D5/10 ,  F24J2/40 ,  F24D11/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24F3/14 ,  F24J2/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/44

CPC classification number: F24F3/1423 ,  F24D5/02 ,  F24D5/10 ,  F24D11/007 ,  F24D19/109 ,  F24H2240/00 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S2020/17 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/60

Abstract: A control system or controller solar module array may be operated by (i) programmatically determining, for a given time period, a demand for an output of the solar module array by one or more energy consuming resources at the target location; and (ii) affecting an efficiency of the solar module array based at least in part on the determined demand.

公开(公告)号：EP2889354A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-01

申请号：EP14200548.7

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: INDIAN OIL CORPORATION Ltd.

Inventor： Tiwari, Vinay ,  Srivastva, Umish ,  Sharma, Alok ,  Gupta, Anurag Ateet ,  Sarangi, Satish Kumar ,  Malhotra, Ravinder Kumar

IPC: C09K5/00 ,  F24J2/46 ,  G01N25/00

CPC classification number: G01N25/00 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S80/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  F28F2200/00 ,  G01N25/005 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and a system (200) for testing and evaluating heat transfer elements at high temperature operations has been described. The system (200) includes various components configured to: introduce a heat transfer fluid (HTF) and a secondary fluid into at least one heat exchanger, measure one or more thermodynamic parameter related to heat transfer between the HTF and the secondary fluid, determine at least one thermo-physical parameter of said HTF based on the measured thermodynamic parameter and finally, grade the HTF based on the determined thermo-physical parameter.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述的方法以及用于测试和评价在高温下操作的传热元件已经描述了一种系统（200）。 该系统（200）包括被配置为各种部件：引入的传热流体（HTF）和副流体到至少一个换热器，测量加热HTF和二次流体，确定性矿之间的传输在有关的一个或更多个热力学参数 基于所测量的热力学参数，最后只是基于确定性开采热物理参数HTF说HTF的至少一个热物理参数。

公开(公告)号：EP2606288B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-10

申请号：EP11748258.8

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: Schramek, Philipp

Inventor： MAASS, Joachim

IPC: F24J2/07 ,  F24J2/16 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/54

CPC classification number: F24S50/20 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2020/23 ,  F24S2023/872 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G06F17/50 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/47

公开(公告)号：EP2594862A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-22

申请号：EP11306526.2

申请日：2011-11-21

Applicant: Areva Solar, Inc

Inventor： Tanner, Peter ,  Rasmussen, Kent

IPC: F24J2/07 ,  F22B1/00

CPC classification number: F22B1/006 ,  F22B35/02 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  Y02E10/41

Abstract: The method is for controlling a direct solar steam generator comprising a solar receiver having tubes (14, 16) fed with working fluid and subjected to concentrated solar energy for evaporating the working fluid into steam and flow actuators (18, 20), the position of each flow actuator (18, 20) affecting flow parameters in the tubes (14, 16).
The method comprises controlling the positions of the flow actuators (18, 20) as a function of at least one control output of a model predictive controller (28) configured to predict the behaviour of the direct solar steam generator (2) as a function of inputs comprising independent and/or dependant parameters of the direct solar steam generation system (2).

Abstract translation: 该方法是一种用于控制直接太阳能蒸汽发生器，其包括具有管供给有工作流体和进行集中的太阳能用于蒸发的工作流体为蒸汽和流致动器（18，20），的位置的太阳能接收器（14，16） 每个流致动器（18，20）影响在管（14，16）的流动参数。 该方法包括控制所述流的致动器（18，20），其构成的模型预测控制器（28）的至少一个控制输出的函数的位置来预测所述直接太阳能蒸汽发生器（2）的行为作为的函数 包括独立的输入和/或直接太阳能蒸汽发生系统（2）的时变参数。