Solar pump systems and related methods

Abstract

Various embodiments of a fluid displacement system are disclosed. The system may include a reservoir containing a fluid in a liquid state and a first chamber hydraulically connected to the reservoir to receive the fluid from the reservoir. The first chamber may be configured to receive solar energy and configured to convert the received solar energy to vaporize the fluid. The system may also include a second chamber hydraulically connected to the first chamber to receive the vaporized fluid from the first chamber. The second chamber may be configured to condense the vaporized fluid, causing depressurization in the second chamber. The system may also include a hydraulic connection between the second chamber and a source of fluid to be displaced. The system may be configured such that the depressurization of the second chamber may cause fluid in the source of fluid to be displaced through the hydraulic connection.

1 . A jacketed solar radiation tile with multiple inlets and outlets comprising:
 a first surface for transmission of solar radiation and configured to seal connection of multiple solar radiation tiles;   a second surface separated from the first surface and configured to absorb solar radiation transmitted through the first surface;   a third surface reflective to solar radiation;   a first chamber thermally coupled by means of conductive heat transfer with the second surface and configured to sustain pressurization of a fluid;   a second chamber forming a jacket between the first chamber and the first surface and configured to thermally de-couple the first chamber from the second chamber;   a series of spacers positioned within the second chamber configured to provide structural support to the first surface, the second surface, and the first chamber;   a series of hydraulic inlets and outlets for the connection of the first chamber through the second chamber and configured to be connected through hydraulic joints or hydraulic and thermally insulating plugs.