Torque Tube
AssemblyStructural spine running the length of the trough, supporting receiver and mirrors while accommodating thermal expansion and wind loading. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Torque Tube
5 top-level lines as of r121139| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Spine | parabolic-trough-collector-steel-spine | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Expansion Joint | parabolic-trough-collector-expansion-joint | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Bearing Block | parabolic-trough-collector-bearing-block | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 5 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |