Thermal Analysis Of Compact Solar Water Heater Under Local Climatic Conditions

Extensive experimental studies on a compact solar water heater were carried out in order to evaluate the performance of the heater and determine the.

Thermal analysis of compact solar water heater under local climatic conditions.

The authors developed a transient model to analyse the thermal performance of the integrated solar water heater with a corrugated absorber surface. These systems are compact aesthetically attractive and reasonable in construction and. Mohsen ahmed al ghandoor ismael al hinti thermal analysis of compact solar water heater under local climatic conditions international communications in heat and mass t ransfer 36. Theoretical model the compact solar water heater consists of a galvanized steel tank.

Thermal analysis of compact solar water heater under local climatic conditions november 2009 international communications in heat and mass transfer 36 9 962 968. The input climatic variables are hourly values of solar radiation and ambient temperature for a typical day of toronto. The direct conversion of solar to thermal energy is highly efficient more environmental friendly and economically viable. Perature for the given local climatic conditions and collector charac teristics.

The modified roof system produces 25 l of hot water per day with a temperature raise of 60 c in the winter season. On the basis of the experimental observations optimized collector configuration can be determined and recommended. Integrated collector storage solar water heaters icsswh converts the solar radiation directly into heat at an appreciable conversion rate and in many cases using concentrating means. The thermal performance of the systemwill be optimized for singleanddoubleglazingwithstoragetankdepthsof5 10 and15 cm.