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An inherently freeze protected solar water heater

Conference · · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5048552
A solar water heater which uses a roof-contained solar absorber operating a two-phase thermosiphon with splash heat exchanger is described. Such a thermosiphon has operating characteristics which may be exploited to achieve simple and reliable freeze protection. An installation is described and the physical arrangements needed to obtain freeze protection are discussed. The results of a number of tests are presented.
Research Organization:
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
OSTI ID:
5048552
Report Number(s):
CONF-830622-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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