| Author | Nigam, Dilip |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-84-16 |
| Subject(s) | Solar collectors
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| Note | A research study (6 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Investigations have been carried out upon modifications of
an existing Re-versed Flat Plate Collector & System and their
performances were analysed. The man modification consisted of
providing two transparent glass covers above, the absorbing plate
and two glass covers underneath.
Outdoor tests were conducted tor two types of reflectors,
stainless steel and a polyester film (SIRIUS) . System efficiency
test was performed with both types of reflectors. The outdoor
collector test was conduced as per. ASHRAE STANDARDS on collector having the polyester film reflector.
A mathematical model has been used to predict daily system efficiency. The simulated system efficiency results were found to be in good agreement with the experimental results. A high correlation resulted between system efficiency and the proposed load-temperature parameter.
A significant improvement was obtained over the results found using single glass cover underneath the absorber. Also it was confirmed that the system efficiency vastly improved when a good reflecting foil us used. |
| Year | 1984 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prida Wibulswas |
| Examination Committee(s) | Saunier, G.Y. ; Reddy, T. A.
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | E.E.C. |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1984 |