Inventors:
Quentin T. Kelly - Hopewell NJ
Steve M. Slaby - Princeton NJ
David T. Harrje - Coupeville WA
Tony J. Poli - Hamilton Square NJ
Stefan C. Slaby - New Hope PA
D. Michael H. Platt - Corning NY
John H. Fernandes - Tiverton RI
Assignee:
WorldWater, Inc. - Hopewell NJ
International Classification:
F04B 1700
F24J 302
Abstract:
A solar powered water pump combines an evacuated tubular solar collector array for heating air with a diaphragm type pump by providing an internal heat exchanger in the manifold of the collector array. The heat exchanger uses heat from the heated air to generate steam from water. The steam from the heat exchanger is used to drive the diaphragm pump. Another heat exchange medium such as freon or ammonia can be used in place of water.