NORTON T PIERCE
Engineering in West Concord, MA
License number
Massachusetts 9286
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1990
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
West Concord, MA 01742
Professional information
Venetian-Blind Solar Collector
US Patent:
4143640, Mar 13, 1979
Filed:
Mar 31, 1977
Appl. No.:
5/783117
Inventors:
Norton T. Pierce - Concord MA
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
F24J 302
US Classification:
126270
Abstract:
A venetian-blind solar collector system having several slat-like members each of which has a radiation-reflecting surface and a heat exchange mechanism, radiation being reflected from the reflecting surface of one member of the collector to the heat exchange mechanism of another member. The members can be oriented to provide energy collection during certain periods of time and then re-oriented to provide a thermal insulating function. The system includes storage facilities for a heated liquid.