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Vestlund, Johan. "Gas-filled, flat plate solar collectors." Doctoral thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energi och miljöteknik, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-6182.
Повний текст джерелаReiter, Christoph Nikolaus. "Polymeric solar-thermal flat-plate collectors." Thesis, De Montfort University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/10755.
Повний текст джерелаSicner, Karen Maffitt. "A method for sizing flat plate solar collectors for space and hot water heating." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/21750.
Повний текст джерелаEhrmann, Nicole [Verfasser]. "Development of selective coating systems for solar-thermal flat-plate collectors / Nicole Ehrmann." Hannover : Technische Informationsbibliothek und Universitätsbibliothek Hannover (TIB), 2012. http://d-nb.info/1025758293/34.
Повний текст джерелаNalis, Amrizal. "Quasi-Dynamic Characterization of Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Flat-Plate Collectors." Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Lleida, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/84100.
Повний текст джерелаA hybrid photovoltaic/thermal transient model has been developed and validated experimentally. The methodology extends the quasi-dynamic thermal model stated in the EN 12975 to involve the electrical performance and to consider the dynamic behaviour minimising constraints when characterising the collector. A backward moving average filtering procedure has been applied to improve the model response for variable working conditions. Concerning the electrical part, the model includes the thermal and radiation dependences in its variables. The results revealed that the characteristic parameters included in the model reasonably agree with the experimental values obtained from standard steady-state and IV characteristic curve measurements. After a calibration process the proposed model is a suitable tool to predict the thermal and electrical performance of a hybrid solar collector, for a specific weather data set
Se ha desarrollado un modelo dinámico para caracterizar colectores solares híbridos térmofotovoltaicos. La metodología extiende el modelo térmico estipulado en la norma EN 12975 involucrando la aportación eléctrica y estudiando el comportamiento dinámico para minimizar las restricciones a la hora de caracterizar el módulo. Se han implementado procedimientos de filtrado que mejoran la respuesta del modelo bajo condiciones variables. En cuanto a la parte eléctrica, el modelo incluye las dependencias térmicas y la radiación en sus variables. Los resultados obtenidos a partir de caracterización dinámica del colector híbrido PV/T revelaron que los parámetros característicos incluidos en el modelo concuerdan razonablemente bien con los valores experimentales obtenidos siguiendo el estándar de caracterización estacionaria, la capacidad calorífica efectiva y las mediciones de la curva característica IV. Después de un proceso de calibración, el modelo es una herramienta adecuada para predecir el comportamiento de un colector solar híbrido, para unas condiciones externas determinadas.
Sumair, Faisal Ahmed. "Preparation and characterisation of eutectic nanofluids for heat transfer enhancement in flat plate solar collectors." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2018. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/48390/.
Повний текст джерелаRodrigues, Felipe Pereira. "Manufacturing process and study of a selective surface for flat plate solar collectors by using granite residue." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2014. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12587.
Повний текст джерелаThe using of alternatives materials to replace selective surfaces is a natural trend, because it usually looks for improvements on efficiency of surfaces at the same time that it tries to reduce costs. Composites are already used on obtainment of some selective surfaces, however, if the possibility to use residue that would be discarded was associated to these characteristics, providing an added-value, it would brings some benefits like a possible reduction of manufacturing costs. Thus, this thesis proposes the obtainment and study of selective surfaces for flat plate solar collectors for low cost by using residue from granite industry. Three different surfaces was studied, two of them of obtained on the laboratory, one is granite powder made and the other is a surface composed by a mixture of granite powder and CRFO (Cr0,75Fe1,25O3); the third surface is a commercial one, known as TiNOX. To perform the tests of the surfaces it was built an experimental stand, it allows simulating a solar collector conditions. The tests was performed in a stagnation condition, in other words, there wasnât any water flow inside tubes. Through this experimental apparatus it was possible to test the three surfaces simultaneously. The field tests showed that the highest temperatures were reached by granite powder surface, which reached an average temperature of 119 ÂC, while the granite powder and CRFO mixture surface reached an average of 96 ÂC. The TiNOX achieve an average temperature of 101 ÂC. The three surfaces was compared each other through an equation that gives a global heat loss coefficient. The granite powder surface was the one which achieved the lowest global heat loss coefficient.
O uso de materiais alternativos com objetivo de substituir superfÃcies seletivas à uma tendÃncia natural, pois geralmente se busca melhorias na eficiÃncia das superfÃcies ao mesmo tempo em que se tenta diminuir os custos. SubstÃncias compÃsitas jà sÃo utilizadas na obtenÃÃo de algumas superfÃcies seletivas, no entanto, se for associado a estas caracterÃsticas a possibilidade de utilizar resÃduos que iriam ser descartados, conferindo aos mesmos um valor agregado, isso traria alguns benefÃcios, como uma possÃvel reduÃÃo de custos de fabricaÃÃo. Desta forma, o presente trabalho propÃe a obtenÃÃo e o estudo de superfÃcies seletivas para aplicaÃÃes em coletores solares de placa plana de baixo custo originÃrio do resÃduo da indÃstria de granito. Foram estudadas trÃs diferentes superfÃcies, duas delas foram obtidas no laboratÃrio, a superfÃcie a base de pà de granito e a superfÃcie composta pela mistura de pà de granito e CRFO (Cr0,75Fe1,25O3); e a terceira superfÃcie foi uma superfÃcie comercial, conhecida como TiNOX. Para a realizaÃÃo dos testes foi construÃda uma bancada experimental de madeira, de forma que fosse possÃvel simular as condiÃÃes de um coletor solar de placa plana. Os testes foram feitos em condiÃÃo de estagnaÃÃo, ou seja, nÃo havia fluxo de Ãgua atravÃs de tubos no coletor. AtravÃs desse aparato experimental foi possÃvel testar as trÃs superfÃcies seletivas simultaneamente. Os testes de campo mostraram que a superfÃcie composta por pà de granito foi a que atingiu as maiores temperaturas, com uma mÃdia de atà 119 ÂC, enquanto a superfÃcie obtida com uma mistura de pà de granito e CRFO chegou a temperatura mÃdia de 96 ÂC, jà a superfÃcie comercial atingiu uma mÃdia de 101 ÂC. As superfÃcies foram comparadas atravÃs de uma equaÃÃo que fornece o coeficiente global de perda de energia tÃrmica. Os menores coeficientes foram obtidos pela superfÃcie de pà de granito
Linde, Daniel. "Evaluation of a Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Collector prototype." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energiteknik, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-24061.
Повний текст джерелаPerumattil, Jose Rose Mary. "The analysis of flat plate solar collector with double-axis solar tracking." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-38932.
Повний текст джерелаCharlesworth, Peter S. "A full-scale and model study of convective heat transfer from roof mounted flat-plate solar collectors." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 1986. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/5993/.
Повний текст джерелаMunich, Chad Thomas. "Modeling of the Thermal Output of a Flat Plate Solar Collector." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/293541.
Повний текст джерелаHobbi, Alireza. "Design of solar water heating systems for cold climate and study of heat transfer enhancement devices in flat-plate solar collectors." Thesis, Connect to online version, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1394676661&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=10306&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Повний текст джерелаJohansson, Helena. "Nocturnal cooling : Study of heat transfer from a flat-plate solar collector." Thesis, Karlstad University, Faculty of Technology and Science, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1523.
Повний текст джерелаThis thesis investigates the possibility of using an unglazed flat-plate solar collector as a cooling radiator. The solar collector will be connected to the condenser of a heat pump and used as cooler during nighttime. Daytime the solar collector will be connected to the evaporator of the heat pump and used as heat source. The two widely differing fields of application make special demands on the solar collector. The task is given by the heat pump manufacturer Thermia and the main objective is to find out whether a solar collector should be used as a cooler or not. The performance of the solar collector under varying environmental conditions is investigated using COMSOL Multiphysics 3.3. Only the cooling properties are investigated here. The performance of the solar collector as a heat exchanger is estimated using the effectiveness-NTU method, and the solar collector is found to be a good heat exchanger at low wind speeds. The heat transfer coefficients of the convection and radiation are determined for varying temperature and wind speeds. The convective heat transfer coefficient is lowered by tubes above the absorber plate and for a high convective heat transfer rate the solar collector surface should be smooth. For a high radiative heat transfer rate the surface needs to have a high emissivity. The cooling rate is higher from a warm surface than from a cold and since no temperature change of the heat carrier is necessary the solar collector should be kept at a high temperature. To increase the cooling rate alterations need to be made to the solar collector that makes its heating performance deteriorate. A solar collector that can be used for cooling is not an efficient solar collector.
Hasan, Atiya. "Review of solar thermoelectric energy conversion and analysis of a two cover flat-plate solar collector." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/40435.
Повний текст джерела"February 2007."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-48).
The process of solar thermoelectric energy conversion was explored through a review of thermoelectric energy generation and solar collectors. Existing forms of flat plate collectors and solar concentrators were surveyed. A thermal analysis of a common two-cover flat plate solar collector was then performed. The model focused specifically on radiation absorption through the cover system and radiation and convection losses from the absorption plate to determine the parameters that most significantly affect the efficiency of the collector and the overall efficiency of the solar thermoelectric generator. In this case, collector efficiency was measured by the ratio of useable energy to incident solar energy. Overall generator efficiency was measured by power generated per unit area of the collector. It was found that of several parameters, the collector area had the most significant influence on collector efficiency. For the overall efficiency of the generator, the most significant parameter was the ratio of the collector area to the cross-sectional area of the thermoelectric elements (TE). The efficiency of the generator maximized at a ratio of 250:1, with a magnitude of 5.76 W/m2. The analysis exposes some weaknesses of the flat plate collector to show where future designs should focus for improvement.
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Iordanou, Grigorios. "Flat-plate solar collectors for water heating with improved heat transfer for application in climatic conditions of the Mediterranean Region." Thesis, Durham University, 2009. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/174/.
Повний текст джерелаLeitão, José Maurício de Moura. "Estudo de materiais poliméricos para a plicação em coletores solares planos." Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 2018. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/7650.
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Eficiência e economia na produção de energia são fatores-chave no desenvolvimento social e econômico de um país. A energia solar é uma fonte de energia limpa e renovável, utilizada em sua maior parte para o aquecimento de água por meio de coletores solares. Nos últimos 15 anos, os coletores solares planos vêm, devido ao apelo mundial para o uso de materiais mais facilmente recicláveis e ao baixo custo, utilizando cada vez mais materiais poliméricos, substituindo os convencionais. Para analisar quais materiais poliméricos podem ser usados em coletores solares planos, este trabalho realizou um teste de intemperismo acelerado nos materiais polissulfona (PSU), polietileno (PE) e policarbonato (PC). Destacam-se o PSU e o PE. O PSU tem o melhor resultado em relação ao nível de degradação, pois sua cadeia polimérica é composta por anéis aromáticos e fortes ligações de carbono, enxofre e oxigênio dentro da espinha dorsal do polímero. Adicionalmente, foram realizadas análises do infravermelho nos materiais envelhecidos na câmara de intemperismo acelerado pelo método ATR ou refletância total atenuada. Eles apresentaram, na cadeia molecular, pequenas mudanças nos espectros na região do infravermelho à medida que o tempo exposto na câmara de envelhecimento aumentava. Por fim, foi desenvolvida uma simulação numérica de um coletor solar plano na plataforma ESS (Engineering Equation Solver) em que foi simulado o efeito do número de tubos no absorvedor com diferentes materiais e foi simulada uma geometria de tubos de sessão quadrada no absorvedor. A simulação apresentou o melhor resultado com um absorvedor construído com 100 tubos de sessão quadrada de polissulfona, no qual a eficiência teoricamente pode chegar a 81,62%.
Efficiency and economy in energy production are key factors in the social and economic development of a country. Solar energy is a source of clean and renewable energy used for heating water through solar collectors. Over the past 15 years, due to the worldwide appeal for the use of more readily recyclable materials and their low cost, flat solar collectors have increasingly used polymeric materials to replace conventional ones. In order to assess which polymeric materials can be used in flat-plate solar collectors, an accelerated temperature test has been conducted on polysulfone (PSU), polyethylene (PE), and polycarbonate (PC). PSU and EP have stood out. PSU had the best result for degradation because its polymeric chain is composed of aromatic rings and strong bonds of carbon, sulfur and oxygen within the backbone of the polymer. Additionally, infrared analyses have been made of the materials aged in the accelerated temperature chamber according to the ATR method or attenuated total reflectance. They presented small molecular chain changes in the spectra in the infrared region as exposure time in the UV chamber increased. Finally, a numerical simulation of a flat solar collector was developed in the ESS (Engineering Equation Solver) platform in which the effect of the number of tubes in the absorber with different materials was simulated as well a geometry of square session tubes in the absorber. The simulation presented the best result with an absorber built with 100 polysulfone square session tubes, in which efficiency can theoretically reach 81.62%.
Riess, Hermann. "Simulation, testing and design of a fully adhesive bonded flat plate solar collector for highly automated production." Thesis, De Montfort University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2086/15041.
Повний текст джерелаDeshpande, Dhananjay D. "Computer Modeling Of A Solar Thermal System For Space Heating." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1484142894264319.
Повний текст джерелаZambolin, Enrico. "Theoretical and experimental study of solar thermal collector systems and components." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Padova, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11577/3422853.
Повний текст джерелаI collettori solari termici maggiormente impiegati per convertire la radiazione solare in calore sono i collettori a tipologia piana e a tubi evacuati. Nelle applicazioni convenzionali essi vengono utilizzati per la produzione di acqua calda sanitaria o riscaldamento domestico in combinazione con sistemi a bassa temperatura. Prove d’efficienza termica ed ottimizzazione di questi dispositivi solari sono affrontati e discussi in questa tesi. Nuove prove sperimentali in varie condizioni sono state effettuate su collettori piani vetrati e a tubi evacuati per effettuare una nuova analisi comparativa. L’efficienza è stata misurata secondo le indicazioni della normativa europea EN 12975 ed inoltre si sono ricavate curve input-output e di efficienza media giornaliera. Questo approccio permette un confronto più ampio delle prestazioni effettive dei collettori solari considerati. Uno strumento di simulazione delle prestazioni dei collettori a geometria piana è anche proposto. Il modello numerico permette di ottenere un “collettore virtuale” e fornisce informazioni sulle prestazioni di un collettore senza costruirne un prototipo funzionale. Il modello tridimensionale stima le prestazioni di un collettore a geometria piana in condizioni stazionarie ed è stato validato confrontando le prestazioni stimate con i risultati sperimentali ottenuti su due collettori diversi. Misure di temperatura della piastra assorbente, della copertura vetrata, dei tubi dell’arpa ed analisi all’infrarosso sono stati utilizzati per investigare le dispersioni termiche e le caratteristiche ottiche della geometria considerata. Il modello è inoltre stato usato per analizzare gli effetti di alcune scelte progettuali riguardanti la geometria e i materiali dei componenti del collettore. I collettori solari a tubi evacuati sono in linea di principio più costosi dei collettori piani e sono idonei ad applicazioni a più alta temperatura (sistemi di riscaldamento, macchine ad assorbimento..). La loro geometria rende più difficile la caratterizzazione completa delle prestazioni del collettore. Una nuova procedura per caratterizzare questo tipo di collettori è stata sviluppata ed è qui descritta. Sono state eseguite prove sperimentali su un collettore a tubi evacuati, con tubi ad U, con assorbitore cilindrico, con e senza riflettori CPC (compound parabolic concentrator) esterni. I risultati sperimentali sono stati utilizzati per validare la nuova procedura e per fornire indicazioni sull’incremento dell’efficienza dovuto all’impiego dei riflettori CPC.
Jesudhason, Maria Therasammal Terry Bruno. "Analysis of the Impact of Solar Thermal Water Heaters on the Electrical Distribution Load." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35302.
Повний текст джерелаThe research findings include:
- The electric energy saving potential of a solar thermal water heater powered by auxiliary electric element is in the range of 40-80% as compared to an all-electric water heater depending on the site conditions such as ambient temperature, sunshine and wind speed. The simulation results indicate that the energy saving potential of a solar thermal water heater is in the range of 40-70% during winter and 60-80% during summer.
- Solar thermal water heaters aid in reducing the peak demand for electric water heating in a distribution feeder during sunshine hours when ambient temperatures are higher. The simulation results indicate that the peak reduction potential of solar thermal water heaters in a residential distribution feeder is in the range of 25-40% during winter and 40-60% during summer.
- The evacuated glass tube collectors save an additional 7-10% electric energy compared to the flat plate collectors with one glass pane during winter and around 10-15% during summer. The additional savings result from the capability of glass tube collectors to absorb ground reflected radiation and diffuse as well as direct beam radiation for a wider range of incidence angles. Also, the evacuated glass tube structure helps in reducing wind convective losses.
- From the simulations performed for Madison, WI and Tampa, FL, it is observed that Tampa, FL experiences more energy savings in winter than Madison, WI, while the energy savings are almost the same in summer. This is due to the fact that Tampa, FL has warmer winters with higher ambient temperatures and longer sunshine hours during the day compared to Madison, WI while the summer temperatures and sunshine hours are almost the same for the two cities.
- As expected, the simulation results prove the fact that lowering the hot water temperature set point will result in the reduction of electricity consumption. For a temperature reduction from 120 deg. F to 110 deg. F, electric water heaters save about 25-35% electric energy whereas solar thermal water heaters save about 30-40% auxiliary electric energy for the same temperature reduction.
- For the flat plate collectors, glass panes play an important role in auxiliary electric energy consumption. Flat plate collectors with two glass panes save about 10-15% auxiliary electric energy compared to those with no glass panes and about 3-5% energy saving compared to collectors with one glass pane. This is because there are reduced wind convective losses with glass panes. However, there are also transmittance losses from glass panes and there are upper limits on how many glass panes can be used.
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Sari, Ozgur Gokmen. "Exergy Analysis Of A Solar Assisted Absorption Heat Pump For Floor Heating System." Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12604765/index.pdf.
Повний текст джерелаSchreiber, Rafael Gustavo. "Estampagem incremental e soldagem FSW para fabricação de coletor solar." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/183075.
Повний текст джерелаThis work presents an innovative model of flat plate solar collector, with absorber plate manufactured using Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) and Friction Stir Welding (FSW). This absorber plate consists of two AA1200-H14 aluminum sheets with a thickness of 1 mm, stamped and welded in symmetry, in order to leave channels for the passage of water. In this study the characterization of the material by Nakajima Test and Traction Test was performed. In order to determine the parameters of ISF, 16 experiments were performed with a tool of diameter df = 9.5 mm, varying the rotation speed of N = 50 rpm at 800 rpm and the step down of Δz = 2 mm to 0.2 mm, maintaining the feed rate at = 250 mm/min. Also, 3 experiments with tool df = 22 mm were performed, varying the step down of Δz = 2 mm to 0.5 mm, maintaining the rotation speed at N = 50 rpm and the feed rate at = 250 mm/min. For determination of FSW parameters, 4 experiments with 8 mm diameter shoulder tool and M3x0.5 pin were performed, maintaining the rotation speed at N = 1500 rpm and varying the feed rate from = 100 mm/min to 400 mm/min. A prototype solar collector absorber plate with a 0.12 m² area was then manufactured. In the experiments carried out, it was found that it is possible to obtain greater deformations in the ISF than in the Conventional Stamping and that the deformations are higher when using smaller diameters, higher rotations and smaller step downs of the tool. In FSW, no influence was observed in the quality of the weld bead in relation to the variation of the tool feed rate. In this study it was also verified that it is possible to manufacture prototypes of solar collector absorber plates by the processes of ISF and FSW. However, for commercial size collectors, further studies are needed to improve the way the plates are fixed during FSW.
Silva, Daniel dos Santos. "Desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta computacional para dimensionamento de coletores solares de placa plana." Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 2012. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/4315.
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O uso da energia solar, como alternativa energética renovável, tem tomado um destaque fundamental no cenário mundial. Em especial, esse tipo de energia utilizado para aquecimento de água, tanto para uso doméstico como industrial representa um mercado mundial com crescimento em torno de 15% ao ano. No Brasil, esse crescimento deve-se, principalmente, aos programas habitacionais patrocinados pelo governo federal, além dos apelos cada vez mais fortes no sentido de buscar-se uma sustentabilidade energética e de economia através da diminuição do consumo de eletricidade e gás. Um sistema de aquecimento de água com energia solar é composto basicamente por coletor e reservatório térmico. Esses dois componentes representam quase a totalidade dos custos de instalação e isso ocorre principalmente em função dos materiais utilizados (cobre, alumínio e aço inoxidável) e dos processos de fabricação utilizados. Uma das formas para reduzir esses custos é a utilização de outros materiais mais baratos para a confecção de coletores e reservatórios e também de novos processos, mais ágeis e autômatos.Para contribuir com a solução desse problema, esse trabalho apresentará o desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta computacional que facilite a avaliação do rendimento térmico de diferentes composições de coletores solares de placa plana. Essa ferramenta foi desenvolvida sobre a plataforma EES (Engineering Equation Solver), pela sua facilidade de implementação, disponibilidade de funções de propriedades térmicas de fluidos, materiais e de escoamento. O programa segue um modelamento matemático baseado na teoria de Hottel-Bliss_Whillier e permite a entrada de dados relacionados aos parâmetros construtivos do coletor, como diâmetro dos tubos e espaçamento, espaçamento absorvedor-cobertura, material dos tubos, material da placa coletora e espessuras, material da cobertura e espessuras de isolamento, além de variáveis ambientais. Como dados de saída o programa fornece o desempenho térmico do coletor, calor útil, perdas térmicas, temperatura de estagnação, entre outros dados fundamentais de projeto. Os modelos matemáticos adotados na construção do programa foram validados através do confronto dos resultados calculados com dados obtidos experimentalmente em testes realizados pelo Test Center for Thermal Solar Systems do Fraunhofer Institut Solare Energie Systeme e pelo Institut für Thermodynamik und Wärmetechnik. Após a validação, a ferramenta é utilizada para avaliar o rendimento térmico de coletores com outros materiais construtivos, características óticas e termodinâmicas e também aspectos construtivos como a otimização do espaçamento de tubos, distanciamento entre cobertura e placa coletora, entre outros apresentados no capítulo quatro.
The use of solar energy as an alternative renewable energy, has taken a key highlight in the scene in different parts of the world. In particular, this type of energy used for heating water for domestic use becomes for a growing world market, mainly due to housing programs sponsored by the federal appeals beyond the increasingly strong in the sense of trying to achieve a sustainable energy and economy by reducing the consumption of electricity and gas. A system for heating water with solar energy is basically composed of collector and storage tank. These two components account for almost the entire cost of installation and this is mainly due to the materials (copper, aluminum and stainless steel) and the manufacturing processes used. One way to reduce these costs is the use of other cheaper materials for the manufacture of collectors. and reservoirs as well as new processes, more agile. To contribute to solving this problem, the present study the development of a software tool that facilitates the evaluation of the thermal efficiency of different compositions of flat plate solar collectors. This tool was developed on the platform EES (Engineering Equation Solver) for its ease of implementation, availability of functions of the thermal properties of fluids, materials and marketing.the program follows a mathematical model based on the theory of Hottel-Bliss_Whillier and allows entry of data related to the construction parameters of the collector, such as pipe diameter and spacing, spacing absorber-cover, the pipe material, the absorber material and thickness of material coverage and thickness of isolation and environmental variables. As output data the program provides the thermal performance of the collector, useful heat, thermal losses, stagnation temperature, and other fundamental data design.the mathematical models adopted in the construction of the program were validated by comparing the calculated results with data obtained experimentally by renowned research centers in Germany, as test center for thermal solar systems of Fraunhofer Institut Solare Systeme and Institut für Energie und Wärmetechnik Thermodynamik. After validation, the tool is used to evaluate the thermal performance of collectors with other building materials, optical characteristics and thermodynamic aspects of construction as well as the optimization of the spacing tubes, distance between absorber plate and cover, among others presented in chapter four.
Filatov, Artem. "Concentrating Collector for Torsång District Heating System." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Energiteknik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-28539.
Повний текст джерелаFarah, Hamad. "Hybrid solar system for heat and electric demands in a simple housing within Sweden and China." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-40596.
Повний текст джерелаEfterfrågan på tillgången till idealisk uppvärmning och effektiva tekniker har alltid varithög. Detta beror främst på utvecklingen inom arkitektur och den kalla naturen i vissaregioner som har lett till en ökad popularitet av värmemarknaden och moderniseradevärmeteknologiert. De nuvarande fjärrvärme-systemen använder kraftvärmeverk förproduktion av kraft och elektricitet. Dessa kraftvärmeanläggningar drivs till stor delgenom biomassa och under vinterperioderna ökar efterfrågan på uppvärmning mycket.Det största problemet med att förlita sig på biomassa enbart är det ständiga behovet avatt bränna avfallsprodukter som inte bara resulterar i att öka efterfrågan på konsumtionav fler avfallsprodukter utan också resulterar i att producera rester (biprodukter) sominte kan brytas ned ytterligare och därmed kan kräva användning av markutrymme fördeponering. solar-moduler å andra sidan har ökat popularitet under de senaste åren.Detta beror främst på deras extremt höga flexibla förmåga att konvertera solbestrålningtill elektrisk och termisk energi. Denna studie kommer att försöka tillhandahålla enomfattande studie av användningen av ett hybridsolsystem som kombinerar en standardPV-modul med en flatplate collector för att simulera en solar-modul samt caselera enfristående version genom att uppskatta energikraven för en enkel bostad i Sverige ochKina. Detta kommer att vara huvudmålet med studien, men möjligheterna att integreradetta hybrida solsystem tillsammans med nuvarande DH-system kommer mestadels attdiskuteras i de första avsnitten för att bevisa möjligheten att utföra ett sådant system. Detteoretiska arbetet som utförs kommer endast att innehålla simuleringar av att bara ha enfristående PV- och flatplate collector module, men att utforma ett hybrid sol- och DHsystemkommer inte att vara huvudfokus för denna studie. Resultaten i slutet avrapporten drog överraskande slutsatsen att den elektriska produktionen för den svenskacaselen var märkbart högre än den för den kinesiska caselen trots att de båda caselernabibehöll samma belastningsvärden och högre solbestrålning för den kinesiska caselen.Detta kan förklaras av skillnaden i modulpriser vid simulering genom PVsyst därinvesteringskostnaden för den svenska PV-modulen (elektrisk komponent) var ungefär3,6 gånger större än den för kinesiska, vilket innebär att PVsyst antar ett störremodulområde för svensk modul och därmed mer energiproduktion. Men när det kom tillvärmeenergiproduktionen, var det möjligt att anta olika samlarfall och följaktligen valdesett område på 7m2 för det svenska perspektivet medan ett område på 4m2 har beaktatsför den kinesiska och värmevärden för användbar energi där jämfördes sedan med dekrav som krävs för uppvärmning i båda fallen. Slutligen drog avhandlingen slutsatsen attdet inte fanns något krav på att ha ett integrerat DH-nätverk i de fristående husen ochdärför kan det vara mer fördelaktigt att ha ett integrerat DH och solsystem i tätarebebyggda bostadsområden.
Vieira, Samuel Guerra. "ObtenÃÃo, caracterizaÃÃo e aplicaÃÃo de uma nova superfÃcie Seletiva para coletores solares tÃrmicos." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2011. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=6923.
Повний текст джерелаO estudo de superfÃcies seletivas para coletores solares tÃrmicos, hà alguns anos, enfoca o uso de pastas e tintas para recobrir chapas de cobre ou alumÃnio, formando a placa absorvedora do coletor. Essas tintas ou pastas sÃo eletrodepositadas em placas metÃlicas, sendo este processo muitas vezes responsÃvel pelo levado custo de superfÃcies seletivas. O uso de compÃsitos obtidos a partir do Ãxido de cromo, Ãxido de ferro e Ãxido de titÃnio em um processo cerÃmico, utilizando a tÃcnica de deposiÃÃo por screen-printing pode ser uma alternativa para a obtenÃÃo de novas superfÃcies seletivas que tenham eficiÃncia prÃxima Ãs tintas e pastas jà comercializadas e com baixo custo de fabricaÃÃo. O objetivo deste trabalho à obter e caracterizar superfÃcies seletivas à base de cromo, ferro e titÃnio e comparÃ-las com outras superfÃcies jà comercializadas (Ãxidos metÃlicos), encontrar os valores da absortividade e caracterizar as mesmas por espectroscopÃa raman e infavermelho.
The study of selective coating for thermal solar collectors has been carried out with focus on the use of selective paints and coatings for copper and aluminum plates, which are used to manufacture the absorber plate. The processes, such as electrodeposition, used in these paints and coatings are expensive and they increasing the price of the final product. The use of composite obtained from chromium oxide, iron oxide, and titanium oxide in a ceramic process using the screen-printing deposition technique is an alternative to develop new selective coating with approximately the same thermal efficiency, but at a lower cost than the commercial ones. The results show that the absorptivity values measured with the new coatings are close to those presented by the manufacturers in the commercial sufaces. The objective is to obtain and characterize selective surfaces based on chromium, iron and titanium and compares them to other areas already marketed (metal oxides), find the values of absorptivity and characterize them by raman and infrared spectroscopy.
Pech, Ondřej. "Energetická simulace provozu solárních kolektorů v nízkoenergetickém rodinném domě s teplovzdušným vytápěním." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2010. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-228992.
Повний текст джерелаElhabishi, Ali Mohamed. "Optimising collector plate geometry for a specific solar syphon system design." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2385.
Повний текст джерелаSolar energy is still not being used effectively in countries in the developing world, though it's a partial solution to the problem of shortage and expensive energy. Normally harvested through flat plate collectors, converting solar radiation into heat is the most direct application that can be effected in water heating systems. Many researchers have attempted to develop means of improving the efficiency of the flat plate solar energy collector; however there appears to be no evidence of any work regarding the effect of geometric configuration on the performance of flat plate solar collector. This study presents results obtained when comparing the performance of a solar water heating system equipped with three manufactured flat plate solar collector panels of numerically identical surface area but of different geometric configuration as they were individually attached to a typical geyser. Data was obtained inside a laboratory. The amount of heat acquired from flat plate collectors of solar energy depends primarily on their surface area that is exposed to the solar irradiance, however, the geometry of the collectors was thought that it might affect to some extent the amount of heat harvested. The circulation of the water from the panel to the geyser was due to the self-induced thermo-syphon effect. The results obtained during the test period (7 hours per day for two consecutive days) indicated that the system’s thermal efficiency was best when the square geometrical configuration collector was used. A dimensional analysis using the Π Buckingham method that was performed on the parameters affecting a flat plate solar collector yielded three dimensionless numbers that lead to a power law relationship which might be useful in enhancing solar water heating systems’ design.
Grassie, Tom. "Optimisation of fluid-flow in a flat plate solar water heater." Thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, 2001. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3862.
Повний текст джерелаLämmle, Manuel [Verfasser], and Hans-Martin [Akademischer Betreuer] Henning. "Thermal management of PVT collectors : : development and modelling of highly efficient glazed, flat plate PVT collectors with low emissivity coatings and overheating protection." Freiburg : Universität, 2018. http://d-nb.info/1168145651/34.
Повний текст джерелаKhan, Zakir. "Energy recovery at thermodynamic expansion and thermal boosting through convection in flat plate solar thermal systems." Thesis, Bournemouth University, 2018. http://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/31116/.
Повний текст джерелаSolmus, Ismail. "Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of A Humidification-dehumidification Desalination System Using Solar Energy." Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12607622/index.pdf.
Повний текст джерелаEgerle, Dušan. "Kotelny na biomasu." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-226022.
Повний текст джерелаShyam. "Performance analysis of photovoltaic thermal flat plate collectors and direct absorber solar collectors." Thesis, 2017. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/12345678/7311.
Повний текст джерелаMISHRA, RAJAT KUMAR. "THERMAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS GAS FILLED SOLAR FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS." Thesis, 2019. http://dspace.dtu.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/repository/16690.
Повний текст джерелаHuang, Chih-Chien, and 黃之健. "A Study on Flat Plate Evacuated Solar Collector." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/72421370390178170722.
Повний текст джерела大葉大學
機械與自動化工程學系
97
When the storage of fossil fuels become less and less, the application of solar energy gets more and more important. However, the solar thermal heating systems on the market are currently costly, heavy, and bulky. This thesis introduces the design of a novel solar collector, which unites the advantages of a flat plate collector and an evacuated tube collector to form a “flat plate evacuated solar collector”. The research studies the feasibility of this kind of solar collector; the study methods include the numerical simulations of fluid flow associated with heat transfers and the experiments on a real flat plate evacuated solar collector. The results show that the efficiency of the flat plate evacuated solar collector lies between the evacuated tube collector and flat plate collector and this novel solar collector is worth further study.
Koo, Jae-Mo. "Development of a flat-plate solar collector design program." 1999. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/44706438.html.
Повний текст джерелаTypescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 138-139).
Samdarshi, Sanjoy Kumar. "Study of top heat loss factor of flat plate solar collector." Thesis, 1992. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/12345678/6387.
Повний текст джерелаSookdeo, Steven. "Experimental investigation of the thermofluid behaviour within a flat-plate solar collector." Thesis, 2008. http://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/976248/1/MR45476.pdf.
Повний текст джерела(5931191), Manikanta Kurri. "TRANSIENT OPERATION AND SIMULATION OF A FLAT PLATE SOLAR COLLECTOR WITH TANK AND THERMAL STORAGE." Thesis, 2019.
Знайти повний текст джерелаParida, Anshuman. "Fabrication and Experimental Studies of a Hybrid Flat Plate Solar Collector for Heating Pool Water." Thesis, 2011. http://ethesis.nitrkl.ac.in/2533/2/Final_Report__Anshuman.pdf.
Повний текст джерелаTsai, Cheng-Jung, and 蔡政融. "The Recycle Effect on Collector Efficiency of Flat-Plate Solar Water Heaters with Rectangular Flow Ducts." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/30446507747733960223.
Повний текст джерела淡江大學
化學工程與材料工程學系碩士班
95
The study presents theoretical and experimental results of the device performance on flat-plate solar water heaters with rectangular flow ducts under recycle operation. Comparisons of the collector efficiency were made between the present device and the conventional type collector. The theoretical and experimental results show that the collector efficiencies can be effectively enhanced by using recycle operation. The theoretical and experimental results of flat-plate solar water heaters with rectangular flow ducts have been carried out with as the recycle ratio, number of pair ducts, number of fins attached, aspect ratio of flow ducts, mass flow rate, inlet fluid temperature and incident solar radiation as the operating and design parameters. The collector efficiencies for flat-plate solar water heaters with external recycle increase with increasing recycle ratio, mass flow rate and incident solar, but decrease with increasing inlet water temperature and number of pair ducts. The effects of the recycle ratio and number of fins attached on the collector efficiency enhancement are represented graphically, where the power consumption increment under such recycle operations has also delineated.
Chen, Chih-Cheng, and 陳志誠. "Thermal Performance Investigation of a Novel Flat-plate Solar Thermal Collector Using Metal-foam Blocks under Forced Pulsating Flow." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/978yjk.
Повний текст джерела國立臺北科技大學
機電科技研究所
100
The solar energy, which is one of alternative renewable energy, becomes more important recently due to the gradual scarcity and derivative environment problems of traditional fossil fuels. The major component of any solar thermal system is the solar thermal collector for thermal energy convert. The efficiency improvement for flat-plate solar collector can reduce its size and obtain higher temperature fluid for wider application. A numerical simulation was carried out to investigate the characteristics of heat transfer enhancement for a novel flat-plate solar thermal collector using metal-foam porous blocks as heat sinks under forced pulsating flow. The analysis is based on the use of unsteady Navier-Stokes equation in the fluid region, the transient Darcy-Brinkman-Forchheimer flow model in the porous region, and the two-phase energy models employing local thermal non-equilibrium (LTNE) assumption on the thermal field. The above governing equations are incorporated with empirical equations of metal-foam. A finite-volume integration method is employed to solve the dimensionless coupled governing equations for this porous/fluid composite system through the use of a stream function-vorticity transformation. This study details the effects of variations in the major control parameters to illustrate important fundamental and practical results. The results show that the periodic alteration in the structure of recirculation flows, caused by metal-foam blocks and flow pulsating, has a direct impact on the flow and thermal characteristics. The synthetic method indeed can be considered as an effective method to augment heat transfer and improve the efficiency of solar thermal collector. Besides, the Darcy number is the most influential parameter in determining the validity of local thermal equilibrium (LTE). In general, when solid conduction is the dominant heat transfer mode, the more efficient the interfacial heat transfer between solid and fluid phases is, the more obvious the local thermal equilibrium becomes. Further, the useful correlated equations to predict Num are proposed by regression analysis here for the application of realistic engineering design.
Parente, Joana Raquel Mendes Cação. "Estudo da interação térmica e dinãmica entre um escoamento gasoso e uma matriz porosa metálica." Master's thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/38777.
Повний текст джерелаA energia solar apresenta como fonte o Sol, origem de praticamente toda a energia que sustenta a vida e enorme potencial energético ainda com muito por explorar, principalmente em Portugal. Porém, este tipo de energia apresenta como desvantagens o facto de ser intermitente e apresentar grandes variações regionais. Como tal, torna-se necessário a melhoria dos sistemas tecnológicos principalmente no que diz respeito à eficiência dos mesmos. A presente dissertação apresenta como principal objetivo a caracterização duma matriz porosa metálica, de seu nome palha-de-aço, com o intuito de a utilizar como elemento absorvedor num coletor de placa plana. Para tal, estudou-se a interação térmica e dinâmica entre a referida matriz e um escoamento de ar, variando o caudal deste e o grau de porosidade e a orientação espacial da matriz. Para a obtenção dos valores referidos foi utilizada uma instalação experimental e um modelo teórico matemático. Obtidos os valores experimentais e os dados fornecidos pelo modelo teórico, obtiveram-se valores de coeficiente de transferência de calor entre 10 e 70 W.m-2.˚C-1, para orientação radial da matriz, e de 10 a 90 W.m-2.˚C-1, para a orientação longitudinal. Ainda na mesma instalação experimental foram adquiridos, em diferentes pontos da conduta, valores de pressão do escoamento gasoso. A partir destes valores e da lei de Darcy, foi possível obter valores de permeabilidade para a matriz em questão de 5,0 10-8 a 2,9 10-7 m2, para orientação longitudinal, e 1,0 10-8 a 1,3 10-7 m2 para orientação radial.
Solar energy has still an enormous potential to explore, especially in Portugal. However, this kind of energy has drawbacks such as its intermittency and large regional variations. So, it is necessary to improve the technological systems particularly with regard to efficiency. The main objective of this dissertation is the characterization of a porous metal matrix, known as “steel wool”, to be used as an absorber on a flat-plate collector. Thermal and dynamic interactions between the matrix and a gas flow (air) were studied, for different air flow rates, porosities and spatial orientation of the matrix. An experimental installation and a mathematical theoretical model were used to obtain the values reported. The comparison between experimental and modeled values allowed to obtain heat transfer coefficients from 10 to 70 W.m-2.˚C-1 for a radial orientation of the matrix, and from 10 to 90 W.m-2.˚C-1, for a longitudinal orientation. The same experimental installation was used to determine the pressure drop and the matrix permeability. Using the Darcy's law, it was possible to obtain a range of permeability values from 5 10-8 to 2,9 10-7 m2, for longitudinal orientation, and 1 10-8 to 1,3 10-7 m2, for radial orientation of the matrix.
Goel, Vinod Kumar. "Some studies on normal and reverse flat plate collectors." Thesis, 1988. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/12345678/6363.
Повний текст джерелаLin, Chi-Yen, and 林其諺. "The Optimum Design of Improved Flat-Plate Solar Air Heaters." Thesis, 1995. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/92150131281856006605.
Повний текст джерела淡江大學
化學工程研究所
83
The main applications of solar air heaters are drying and space heating. Many designs of solar air heaters have been i- nvestigated in improving the efficiency. There are many fact- ors influencing solar air heaters efficiency, such as the co- figation of absorber and the design of air duct. This study investigates the effects of aspect ratio of a rectangular flat- plate collector and area ratio of a divided collector on the collector efficiency, under constant collec- tor area and constant flow rate. Five collector types were considered in this study. They are the collectors (a)with fl- ow over absorber, (b)with downward fin, (c)with upward fin, (d)with downward fin attached by baffles, and (e)with upward fin attached by baffles. In first section, the results indicated that the collect- or efficiency increases when collector aspect ratio increases . In second section, it was found that the efficiency is imp- roved when the collector is divided into two component and t- he optimum area ratio is unity.
Mesquita, Lucio Cesar De Souza. "Analysis of a Flat-Plate, Liquid-Desiccant, Dehumidifier and Regenerator." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/977.
Повний текст джерелаThesis (Ph.D, Mechanical and Materials Engineering) -- Queen's University, 2007-12-31 22:12:39.184
Chao, I.-Jen, and 趙一任. "Performance Evaluation on Solar Collectors integrating with Double-layer Roof Construction from Energy-saving Perspective–A Case of Flat Roof Construction." Thesis, 2006. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/8cwe3f.
Повний текст джерела國立臺北科技大學
建築與都市設計研究所
94
There is no doubt that solar energy, which is clean and non-hazardous, could contribute considerably to a solution of the energy problem if appropriate method is developed to collect, concentrate, store and convert solar radiation which is diffuse and intrinsically intermittent. Especially in Taiwan, people suffer from the heat between May to October. During this period, solar radiation of horizontal plane is two to three times comparing with vertical ones. The heat causing by solar radiation results in interior space hardly achieving the requirement of comfort. This study develops a double-layer roof with a layer of air inside insulation interior space from heat to reduce energy consumption. Moreover, solar collector in the shape of net is embedded in the double-layer roof. The device, a concrete solar collector, collects in solar energy for heating water. The surface of roof, which directly contacts solar radiation, becomes a multi-function fabric of heat insulation and collector. It reduces the interior heat load and gaining the possibility of energy recycle. The study demonstrates a new idea of forming familiar materials and evaluates the performance by real case. It also conducts an analysis on the performance of double-layer roof and concrete solar collector. According to the result, it evidences that the proposed device actually benefits in heat insulation, reducing 36.93% to 84.64% of the coefficient of heat transmission comparing with single layer roof of RC. In addition, the proposed device also has good performance in heat collection. The experiment illustrates the temperature can be accepted for bath. Most roof design doesn’t take the function of heat insulation into consideration until now. Based on the limitation of registration on the roof and calamity prevention, the study provides a practical mechanism which integrating concrete and solar collectors from energy-saving perspective.
Huang, Jun-Wei, and 黃君維. "The Heat-Transfer Efficiency Improvement of Flat-Plate Solar Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems with Single- and Multi-Pass Rectangular Flow ducts." Thesis, 2008. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/72407401384050365096.
Повний текст джерела淡江大學
化學工程與材料工程學系碩士班
96
The new solar hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system with multi-pass rectangular flow ducts is designed to improve the overall efficiency of thermal heat-transfer efficiency and PV cell efficiency. The theoretical formulations of the solar hybrid PV/T system are developed by making the energy balance and the resultant equations are solved by the fourth-order Runge–Kutta method. The factors affecting the device performance are the numbers of flow ducts, air mass flow rate, inlet air temperature and incident solar radiation. The theoretical results indicate that the heat transfer efficiency of solar air heater and solar hybrid PV/T systems increases with increasing the numbers of the rectangular flow ducts and air mass flow rate but decreasing with the incident solar radiation and inlet air temperature. The experimental apparatus of flat-plate solar air heaters and solar hybrid PV/T systems are also set up to confirm the accuracy of the theoretical predictions. The comparison between the theoretical predictions and experimental results shows that the good agreement is achieved in the present study.
Almeida, Sérgio Miguel Carvalho de. "Otimização de um coletor solar plano com base no princípio constructal." Master's thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/83107.
Повний текст джерелаO desenvolvimento de geometrias de coletores solares planos não obteve qualquer evolução nos últimos anos, estando generalizada uma só solução para a circulação do fluido no seu interior.No âmbito da otimização destes sistemas procurou-se desenvolver uma metodologia inovadora de dimensionamento da geometria da tubagem que minimize a queda de pressão, enquanto estabelece linhas orientadoras para maximizar a transferência de calor entre a radiação solar absorvida e o escoamento no interior dos tubos do coletor. O princípio constructal foi validado como ferramenta de dimensionamento com a sua aplicação a um coletor solar dito convencional, com uma rede de tubos paralelos. A ferramenta constructal desenvolvida é aplicada com o intuito de melhorar o comportamento hidrodinâmico do coletor solar, resultando num valor ótimo quer do número de tubos, quer do espaçamento entre estes, tendo como constrangimento a largura do coletor solar. A ferramenta demonstra como o princípio prevê o que se considera como otimizado no mercado.Posteriormente estudaram-se duas novas disposições da rede de tubos do coletor, obtendo assim duas estruturas dendríticas, uma radial e uma linha-até-linha, sendo que estas têm configurações para a rede bastante diferentes daquela que atualmente se encontra presente no mercado.Os estudos teóricos levam a que se possa prever que um sistema constructal irá permitir um aproveitamento da energia proveniente do sol aproximadamente igual aquele que se consegue com um coletor solar convencional, mas com duas grandes vantagens. A área do coletor é reduzida para metade daquela apresentada para um coletor solar convencional, ou seja, irá haver um gasto muito inferior de material assim como uma redução do peso das estruturas. A aplicação da ferramenta constructal indica uma redução da queda de pressão em cerca de 67,5\% para uma rede radial de diâmetros constantes, de 77,7\% para um rede radial de diâmetros variáveis e de 71,2\% para uma rede linha-até-linha com diâmetros variáveis, isto em comparação com um coletor solar convencional com a mesma área que a área que um coletor constructal. A análise experimental de um sistema radial com diâmetros constantes corrobora os resultados obtidos teoricamente.O uso do princípio constructal como uma ferramenta de design otimizado de sistemas está ainda em vias de desenvolvimento. Pretende-se no futuro continuar a desenvolver a ferramenta para a produção de novas geometrias de coletores solares cada vez mais eficientes.
Flat plate solar collector’s geometries development has not evolved much in the last few years. Almost all systems use the same solution for internal flow.The scope of this thesis is optimizing these systems using a new method developed for defining pipe geometry design. This method, based on the constructal principle, seeks to find the optimal conditions for minimizing pressure drop, while establishing a tool to maximize heat transfer between the absorbed solar radiation and the flow inside the tubes.The constructal principle is validated as a design tool being applied to a conventional flat plate solar collector, with a parallel pipe network configuration. The constructal tool developed is applied with the purpose of optimizing the solar collector hydrodynamic behaviour. Resulting in an optimal number of pipes and spacing between them, using the width of the collector as a constraint. The tool demonstrates how the principle predicts what the market considers as optimized. Posteriorly, new solutions based on dendritic structures with network configurations are explored, obtaining two dendritic structures, one radial and one line-to-line, with quite different geometries from those currently found on the market. Theoretical studies show that it can be predict that a constructal system will allow an exploitation of the energy supplied by the sun similar to the conventional approach, with two major improvements. Constructal collection area is half the conventional one, meaning that less material is required, and the weigth of the structures is also reduced.Applying the constructal tool indicates a pressure drop reduction of 67,5\% for a radial network with constant diameters, of 77,7\% for a radial network with variable diameters and 71,2\% for a line-to-line network with variable diameters. This, comparing with a conventional collector of the same size as the constructal one. The experimental analysis of a radial system with constant diameters corroborates the theoretical results obtained.The use of the constructal principel as a design tool of solar panels is still under development, and future work considers the impact of the approach in the obtaining more efficient geometries for solar panels.