Simulated comparison of the useful energy gain in fixed and tracking flat plate and evacuated tube collectors

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Altern. Energy Sources; (United States)

OSTI ID:5320187

Drago, P

A study is presented to compare the useful energy gain in fixed, full-tracking and single-tracking (azimuthal angle) flat plate, and evacuated tube collectors. The study includes the consideration of using a single or double cover as well as an ''ordinary'' or a selective plate surface. A computer simulation was performed using actual hourly solar and weather data for the entire year of 1977, at Kings Point, N.Y. 7 refs.

• Research Organization: US Merchant Mar Acad, Kings Point, NY, USA
• OSTI ID: 5320187
• Report Number(s): CONF-791204-
• Journal Information: Altern. Energy Sources; (United States), Vol. 1; Conference: 2. Miami international conference on alternative energy sources, Miami Beach, FL, USA, 10 Dec 1979
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
COST
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SIMULATION
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