Different strategies for operation of flat-plate solar collectors

E. Zamfir and V. Bǎdescu

Energy, 1994, vol. 19, issue 12, 1245-1254

Abstract: Three strategies for solar collector operation are defined. These involve keeping one of the following constant during the day: 1.(i) the average working fluid temperature,2.(ii) the outlet temperature and3.(iii) the inlet temperature. A graphical and analytical method previously developed by the authors was generalized to analyse and compare these strategies. For a constant flow rate, the best strategy is to maintain a constant inlet temperature. A constant outlet temperature is recommended when flow-rate control is possible.

Date: 1994
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(94)90027-2

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