Receiver Tube
AssemblyEvacuated borosilicate glass tube with absorbing black-nickel coating and integral fins, containing heat-transfer fluid at 1–2 bar pressure. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Receiver Tube
5 top-level lines as of r121138| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inner Tube | parabolic-trough-collector-inner-tube | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Glass Envelope | parabolic-trough-collector-glass-envelope | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Selective Coating | parabolic-trough-collector-selective-coating | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Header Joints | parabolic-trough-collector-header-joints | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Thermal Spacer | parabolic-trough-collector-thermal-spacer | 4× | 4 | · | part |