In 1897, Frank Shuman, a U.S. inventor, engineer and solar energy pioneer built a small demonstration solar engine that worked by reflecting solar energy onto square boxes filled with ether, which has a lower boiling point than water, and were fitted internally with black pipes which in turn powered a steam engine. In 1908 Shuman formed the Sun Power Company with the intent of building larger solar power plants. He, along with his technical advisor A.S.E. Ackermann and British physicist Sir Charles Vernon Boys, developed an improved system using mirrors to reflect solar energy upon collector boxes, increasing heating capacity to the extent that water could now be used instead of ether. Shuman then constructed a full-scale steam engine powered by low-pressure water, enabling him to patent the entire solar engine system by 1912. COUNT 8
QSN1 What was the name of the inventor who built a solar engine in 1897? ANS1 Frank Shuman QSN2 In what year was the Sun Power Company formed? ANS2 1908 QSN3 Shuman patented his solar engine system in what year? ANS3 1912 QSN4 Who is Frank Shuman? ANS4 a U.S. inventor, engineer and solar energy pioneer QSN5 In what year did solar engine build his solar engine? ANS5 1897 QSN6 What was the solar engine used to power? ANS6 steam engine QSN7 In what year was the Sun Power Company established? ANS7 1908 QSN8 In what year did Frank Shuman patent his solar engine? ANS8 1912