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Analytical And Experimental Investigation Of Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Systems, William E. Clark
Analytical And Experimental Investigation Of Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Systems, William E. Clark
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
A computer simulation of a thermosyphon system allowing load drawoff and non-ideal weather conditions has been developed. The model is restricted to the more common single cover, flat plate collector system. Using an analysis based on the present literature, this model calculates the energy absorbed by the collector, the temperature distribution through the system, and the corresponding flow rate. Experimental data for a non-ideal day is compared to the computer simulation. Results of this comparison indicate that the desired parameters, flow rate, collector inlet and outlet temperatures, and the mean tank temperature can be predicted by this model to within …
Analytical And Experimental Investigation Of Pumped Solar Hot Water Systems, Jeffrey B. Pearce
Analytical And Experimental Investigation Of Pumped Solar Hot Water Systems, Jeffrey B. Pearce
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
A transient computer model of a forced circulation solar hot water system has been developed. The model allows for capacitance effects by solving the energy balances on a four node model of the solar collector. The tank model is designed to include the presence of an auxiliary heater and to allow for the nonideal condition of load drawoff. Five tests were done to validate the computer model. These tests include a comparison of the computer simulation with experimental data and a model available in the literature. The results of these tests indicate that the computer model is able to predict …